A streaking fan who was hit by a B.C. Lions player last weekend has retained the services of a Toronto law firm.
In a statement Wednesday, Preszler Law Firm said the fan, now identified by police as a Surrey man in his 20s, B次元官网网址渟uffered serious injuries, including a mild traumatic brain injury, as a result of being violently struck by BC Lions player Marcell Young.B次元官网网址�
The man was levelled by Young, a Lions defensive back, when he ran onto the BC Place field during a CFL game between the Lions and Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.
Wearing an orange Lions jersey and a pair of boxer briefs, the fan made his way onto the field during a stoppage in play in the first quarter.
Two other Lions players congratulated Young following the hit with a chest bump and a high five as a security guard took the fan on the ground.
The fan has since been banned from BC Place for a year.
B次元官网网址淐ontrary to some news reports, our client was never arrested or taken to jail, but was released from the stadium shortly after the incident before being taken to the hospital by his family,B次元官网网址� Preszler said.
Vancouver police said Wednesday the man was issued a $115 fine for trespassing. He was not charged with a criminal offence, and was offered an ambulance but declined.
In this morning's news conference, said the fan levelled by player Marcell Young, a man in 20s from was issued a $115 ticket for B次元官网网址渢respass on enclosed land or premises, or engage in prohibited activity.B次元官网网址�
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He was not charged with a criminal offence.
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The Lions said they have no comment on the development.
The Canadian Press
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