UK football fans who threw beer into the air liable for 'assault'? Here's what expert warns

According to licencing specialists Poppleston Allen, English football supporters who throw beer mugs to celebrate goals scored by England in the World Cup may be charged with assault.

Beer tossing became all too prevalent during England's victorious march to the Euro 2020 final last summer every time the Three Lions scored.

Beer-fuelled Britishers have been hurling pints of beer into the air in packed pubs around the UK, and the crazy images are frequently captured on camera. Beer flinging grew to be an all-too-common sight whenever a Three Lions goal would go in during England's Euro 2020 run last summer.


Venues like BoxPark in London have uploaded videos online showing the pints being thrown during wild celebrations. Fans may view it as innocent entertainment to some and only a bother to others, but as Poppleston Allen outlined in an online Q&A, doing so could result in severe consequences.

There is no specific licencing reason why supporters aren't permitted to throw beer, according to the company, but throwing a glass or even a polycarbonate object intentionally would be considered an assault or an attempted attack under the law.

Throwing plastic containers filled with liquid into the air that might touch someone but won't likely create any kind of damage is not likely to be illegal.

Still, it could be seen as irresponsible behavior, which is illegal. It might be a public order offense if it is a component of a pattern of generally aggressive group behaviour.

However, as the Three Lions advance in the tournament and pubs become busier, patrons should exercise caution because if they don't, they might end up having to pay for more than just a new beer.

FAQs:

1. When did beer tossing become too prevalent?
   Beer tossing became all too prevalent during England's victorious march to the Euro 2020 final last summer every time the Three Lions scored.
2. Which venues have uploaded videos online showing the pints being thrown around?
   Venues like BoxPark in London have uploaded videos online showing the pints being thrown during wild celebrations.