A fan has been given a three-year football banning order after pleading guilty to racially abusing a steward during an Oxford United FA Cup game last year.

Aaron Dillon, 22, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire was in the crowd as Oxford United travelled to Woking in a FA Cup first-round match in November.

A video showing Dillon hurling racial abuse towards a steward was sent to Oxford United's club Twitter account.

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The club safety officer reported it to Thames Valley Police's dedicated football officer and an investigation was carried out by Surrey Police.

Dillon has also been ordered to pay a £600 fine. 

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A football banning order will restrict his access to attend football matches in the United Kingdom, including Oxford United matches and the England National team.

Surrey Police’s dedicated football officer PC Juliette Swietlik said: “Dillon used racist language that caused distress to the victim and to his fellow supporters who recorded the incident.

"We are pleased that this incident was reported to the police, and encourage anyone who is the victim or who witnesses an incident to come forward.

“This case demonstrates there is no room for racist abuse in football.”