Bournemouth v Newcastle steward assault case dropped Published duration 23 April 2019

image copyright PA image caption Away fans spilled on to the pitch following Newcastle's late equaliser

Four football fans have been told they will not be charged with assaulting a steward at a Premier League match.

The female steward suffered a nose injury during a pitch incursion at AFC Bournemouth on 16 March, police said.

Five Newcastle United supporters were subsequently fined for encroaching on the pitch shortly after their team's late equaliser in the 2-2 draw.

An assault investigation involving four of the men has been dropped, Dorset Police said.

image copyright PA image caption Police said a female steward suffered an injury to her nose

All five pleaded guilty on 2 April of going on to the playing area without lawful excuse.

They were handed fines ranging from £80 to £135 by magistrates in Poole, Dorset.