Fan ‘did not attack Labour activist because of his views’

A Chelsea fan who karate kicked Labour activist Owen Jones to the ground has denied targeting him because of his ‘sexual orientation or political views.’ James Healy, 40, Liam Tracey, 34, and Charlie Ambrose, 30, were arrested after the incident at the Lexington pub in Pentonville Road, Islington, north London. Mr Jones was out celebrating his 35th birthday with friends when he was attacked as he left the bar on 17 August last year. The Guardian columnist was left with…