Charlton Athletic Fan Found Guilty of Attacking Crystal Palace's Eagle Mascot

Daniel Boylett, a Charlton Athletic fan, has been found guilty of trying to punch Crystal Palace's eagle mascot, Kayla, during a clash between the two teams in 2015.

The Press Association (via the Guardian) reported the 36-year-old was tried at Croydon crown court in London on Friday. 

Charlton and Crystal Palace met in the Capital One Cup in 2015, an ugly affair that came with plenty of fan violence. The Eagles beat their rivals 4-1.

According to the report, Boylett was one of five fans in the dock, with the other four charged with football violence. Boylett had a charge of violent disorder added to the list.

Kayla, a 25-year-old bald eagle, has been Palace's mascot since 2010. According to the report, it's unclear if the punch landed, but the bird did not seem hurt in the aftermath.

Sentencing will take place on April 28.