A fund set up by Forest fans to raise money in support of Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp has smashed it’s initial target of £500.
The gesture was made after the former Forest loanee required stitches after being assaulted in the aftermath of the play-off semi-final between Forest and Sheffield United. Sharp was knocked to the ground amid a pitch invasion following the Reds’ penalty shootout success.
Robert Biggs, who pleaded guilty to assault occasioning in actual bodily harm, was jailed for 24 weeks at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Thursday. He was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation, £85 in costs and £128 victim surcharge as well as being banned for life from the City Ground.
