Preston North End's Finlay Cross-Adair admits assaulting woman

Cross-Adair has been undergoing rehabilitation for injuries he suffered in a crash in October

Footballer Finlay Cross-Adair has been sentenced to a community order after admitting causing actual bodily harm.

The Preston North End forward pleaded guilty to assault in regards to an attack on a woman on 26 May 2023.

The 19-year-old, from Grimsargh, was handed an 18-month community order at Preston Crown Court.

He was also ordered to complete a building better relationships programme, 150 hours of unpaid work and 15 days of rehabilitation activity.

Cross-Adair has been undergoing rehabilitation after being seriously injured in a crash on the A6 in Lancaster in October 2023.

He made his debut for the Championship club in October 2022 and was on loan to Scottish League One side Annan Athletic before he was injured.

A Preston North End representative said: "We note and fully respect the court's decision and we will be making no further comment until we have had time to communicate with our employee."

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