Who was Paul Mitchell? Football fan who ran onto pitch and punched Jack Grealish dead aged 32

A football fan discovered dead at the age of 32 after being sentenced for storming onto a pitch and hitting Jack Grealish.

Tributes have poured in for Paul Mitchell, leaving his mother, Debbie Drew, saddened at the loss of her son.

Mitchell was found deceased at an address in Birmingham, according to reports.

Mitchell served four weeks of his sentence after pleading guilty to assault and to storming the pitch after admitting he had done it “as a joke”.

As part of his punishment, he was also barred from attending football events for ten years.

Who was Paul Mitchell?

Paul Mitchell was a football enthusiast and father of three who was jailed for storming onto a pitch and hitting England player Jack Grealish, has been found dead.

In March 2019, Birmingham City fan Paul Mitchell attacked Grealish while he was playing for Aston Villa at Saint Andrew’s Stadium before being carried off the field.

The 32-year-old, who was sentenced for 14 weeks but released after serving four, was located earlier this week at a house in Birmingham.

Football fan who ran onto pitch and punched Jack Grealish dead aged 32.

A 32-year-old Birmingham City supporter who struck Jack Grealish on the pitch at Saint Andrew’s during the Second City derby has been found dead.

Paul Mitchell’s bereaved family has paid tribute after his tragic death.

Debbie Drew, his mother, has spoken out in the aftermath of his death, leading the tributes to the Blues fan.

According to sources, Mitchell was discovered dead at an address in Birmingham.