Source: Team_Talk
No charges over Rovers fan's death
John Steven Taylor, 30, from Avallon Way in Darwen, Lancashire, died after an incident during the fixture on February 6.[LNB]Father-of-one Mr Taylor, a Rovers season ticket holder, was found unconscious on the concourse of the south stand at the Britannia Stadium just after half-time.[LNB]He was treated at the scene for a head injury and cardiac arrest then taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, but died hours later.[LNB]A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as a head injury.[LNB]Reports at the time suggested Rovers fans had been throwing around a large waste bin during the half-time interval, which hit Mr Taylor, causing the injury.[LNB]A man was arrested but the Crown Prosecution Service said on Tuesday no one will face prosecution.[LNB]A CPS spokeswoman said: "The death of John Steven Taylor on 6th February 2010 during the Premiership football match between Stoke City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC was a tragedy, and a great loss to his family. We express our most profound condolences and sympathy to his family.[LNB]"We were asked to advise as to whether there was sufficient evidence upon which to commence a prosecution for his death.[LNB]"After very careful consideration of all the evidence available, we have concluded there is insufficient evidence to advance a prosecution, where there would be a realistic prospect of conviction.[LNB]"Staffordshire Police and the coroner have been advised of our decision and the family have been informed."[LNB]The arrested man, a 25-year-old from Preston, has been released without charge and no further action will be taken against him, a Staffordshire Police spokesman confirmed.[LNB][LNB]
