Charlton fan found guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace’s eagle mascot

31 March 2017 03:27
• Daniel Boylett attacked bird of prey during Palace’s win over Charlton in 2015• Kayla has been Palace’s mascot since 2010 and ‘seemed unhurt’ by incidentA Charlton Athletic supporter has been found guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace’s American bald eagle mascot at a cup tie marred by crowd trouble.A jury at Croydon crown court found Daniel Boylett, 36, of Eltham, south-east London, guilty of attempted damage in the attack on Kayla, a 25-year-old bird of prey whom Palace adopted as their mascot in 2010. Related: Crystal Palace are in sparkling form. With their run-in, they need to be Related: Chelsea v Crystal Palace: match preview Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian