prison sentence for two FC Lorient supporters, convicted of violence and damage

They were tried for violence and damage on the sidelines of the Ligue 2 match between Lorient and Ajaccio, on September 27, in Lorient.

The leader of the group, aged 33 received the heaviest sentence, namely two years in prison, one year of which is closed sous bracelet. The second has been sentenced to eight months in prison, four of which were suspended.

On the night of the match, a group dressed in black had gathered near the Stade du Moustoir, before “two series of scuffles in downtown Lorient”according to the Lorient prosecutor. 70 “Hake Ultras” hooded and gloved, had attacked Corsican supporters in a downtown bar.

Before the match, “individuals dressed in dark and acting with hidden faces” attacked two television control trucks parked near the Moustoir stadium, with “paint throwing and other damage”adds the Lorient prosecutor. Of audiovisual equipment had been damaged, to the detriment of a service provider of the beIN Sports channel who broadcast the meeting.

Ban on access to the HQ of the “Merlus Ultras” and ban on attending an FC Lorient match

The leader of the group mentioned at the hearing his anger against BeIN sports after the broadcaster has decided to move Ligue 2 matches to Friday evening, which irritated several groups of supporters. He will have to pay nearly 30,000 euros to the broadcaster BeIN Sports.

The two men ont ban on access to the HQ of the supporters group et to all sports venues hosting an FC Lorient match, for 5 years for the leader and 3 years for the other convict.