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Watford FC Diversity Officer Receives Community Sentence for Racially Aggravated Assault

Her sentence features a community order with service hours, rehabilitation days plus a fine, prompting the Trust to tighten staff disclosure requirements

Overview

  • Ebonnie-Rose John-Jules pleaded guilty to assault and racially aggravated threatening behaviour for the May 5 attack on Transport for London staff at Southall station.
  • She was handed a 12-month community order including 70 hours of community service, up to five rehabilitation days and a £50 fine.
  • Co-defendant Naomi Caruana received a similar community order and was ordered to pay £120 compensation to one victim, £50 to another, plus costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
  • Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust condemned the former employee’s conduct and has launched a review of its policies on disclosure of police matters.
  • Victims reported lasting impacts on their confidence and commuting habits after enduring the verbal abuse and physical assault.