Local derby chaos as fans tried to give mascot the bird

Stewards failed to control the crowd surge as a Charlton fan tried to punch American bald Crystal Palace’s eagle mascot during a match, a court heard. Daniel Boylett, 36, allegedly tried to thump Kayla during a series of organised attacks on police, stewards and rival supporters at Selhurst Park in September 2015. There were ugly scenes ‘before, during and after the game’ as police struggled to control rampaging fans throwing punches, missiles and flares. Charlton ended up losing 4-1 to…