Liverpool FC Fan Nicked For Cup Final Flare Also Had Drugs On Him

Leaving Court: Josh Flood

A Liverpool FC fan, who discharged a flare during last month's League Cup final, also had cocaine and cannabis on him when searched by police.

Josh Flood, 26, of 23 Liddell Avenue, Melling had travelled to Wembley to watch the February 28 match, but was ejected at the start of extra-time.

Liverpool went on to lose a penalty shoot-out with Manchester City 3-1 after the game finished 1-1.

He pleaded guilty at Hendon Magistrates Court on Tuesday to possessing a firework at a sporting event, namely a distress flare.

He also pleaded guilty to possessing a small amount of cocaine and cannabis.

Prosecutor Miss Katrina Rennalls told the court: “It was 6.15pm when Flood was seen to release the flare and he was ejected from the stadium.

“He was arrested and when he was searched a wrap of cocaine and a wrap of cannabis was found on him.

“In custody he was further searched and another wrap of cocaine was found on him.”

When quizzed by police about the flare he said: “I didn't know I couldn't let it of.”

The magistrates bailed Flood to return to court for a pre-sentence report on April 8.