sentenced following a high-profile court case where CCTV footage presented by his defence team shed light on a confrontation with former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane.
The footage captured moments of the altercation, ultimately resulting in Law being found guilty of headbutting Keane in what has been described as a “gratuitous and senseless act of violence.”
Media reports stated that Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, attacked the football pundit following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Mr Keane’s former club in September last year.
The former Ireland captain had been working for Sky Sports at the Emirates Stadium in north London when he was assaulted, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard.
Law was handed a three-year football banning order and ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work.
He was also told to pay legal costs of £650 plus a victim surcharge of £114.
Scott Law said he had been an Arsenal fan “from birth.”
Keane was headbutted through some doors as he and fellow pundit Micah Richards were making their way to broadcast their full-time match analysis.
Law had claimed there was “banter” between the pair throughout the game which then “turned more aggressive” and when he went to use the toilet he was approached by Mr Keane.
Defence barrister, Charles Sherrard KC alleged that “the red mist descended” on the former footballer after a VAR decision went against Manchester United towards the end of the match and he was taunted by home supporters.
He claimed Mr Keane swore at Law and said, “Say it to my face”.
Keane replied, “I said that when I was at work? Disagree.”
He told the court he was “absolutely not expecting” the attack and said he suffered bruising on his chest and arms as a result.
Richards said he was in “disbelief” at what he witnessed, and “felt sorry for Roy” who he described as a friend.
