A football fan who made a Nazi salute towards rival supporters has been ordered to pay more than £300.
Newcastle United fan Shay Asher, 24, admitted racially aggravated harassment towards Tottenham Hotspur supporters at St James' Park in October.
The club received complaints about the former Royal Engineer raising his right arm towards travelling fans, Newcastle Magistrates' Court heard.
Northumbria Police is seeking an order banning him from games.
'Incredibly offensive'
Rehana Haque, prosecuting, said the former soldier had later told police he had been waving to someone in the crowd at the Premier League game.