Ken Oman: Ex-footballer avoids prison for assault during match

Ken Oman, 41, of Glasnevin Downs in Dublin, admitted elbowing Caoimhin Bonner in the mouth while playing for Portadown FC against north Belfast side Cliftonville FC over seven years ago.

He appeared at Belfast Magistrates' on Wednesday following his extradition from the Republic of Ireland.The ex-central defender pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mr Bonner during an Irish Premiership match on December 10, 2016. The court heard the victim, playing for Cliftonville at the time, reported being injured after he contested and headed the ball away from Oman."The defendant lashed out and elbowed the injured party in the mouth area which resulted in the injured party sustaining a broken upper jaw and losing two front teeth," a prosecution lawyer said.Although an extradition warrant was issued last year, he voluntarily surrendered to face prosecution in Northern Ireland.

Oman, who represented the Republic of Ireland four times at Under-21 level, also played for Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic before finishing his senior footballing career with Portadown.A defence solicitor told the court he now works as a taxi driver in Dublin. In a plea for leniency, she stressed that the footballing authorities had already "punished" Oman through the ban imposed after the incident.But based on Oman's previous clear record and early acceptance of guilt, he decided not to impose imprisonment.County Armagh skier preparing for Special Olympics

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