A Charlton Athletic fan who attempted to punch Crystal Palace's eagle mascot during a fractious south London derby has denied his charges of criminal damage.

Daniel Boylett, 35, was arrested by police following Crystal Palace' 4-1 EFL Cup win over Charlton Athletic in September 2015.

Boylett was allegedly part of a group of Charlton Athletic fans who were hoping to target the 25-year-old eagle, called Kayla.

The Addicks fan, who denies charges of criminal damage and violent disorder, allegedly threw a punch at the bald eagle as she made her customary circuit around the pitch at Selhurst Park.