Leyton Orient president Francesco Becchetti has been served with a six-match stadium ban by the Football Association after allegedly kicking the club's assistant boss Andy Hessenthaler.

The 49-year-old Italian has been found guilty of violent conduct and fined £40,000 by the English governing body in relation to an incident on Boxing Day.

Becchetti was spotted by TV cameras appearing to kick out at Hessenthaler on the pitch after the final whistle of Orient's 3-2 win over Portsmouth at Brisbane Road.

A statement from the FA read: "Francesco Becchetti will serve a six-match stadium ban after a charge of violent conduct against him was found proven, following an independent regulatory commission hearing. The suspension has been stayed pending any decision regarding an appeal.

"The Leyton Orient president and club owner admitted his behaviour at the end of the game against Portsmouth on December 26, 2015 amounted to improper conduct, however, he denied it was violent.

"Along with his matchday ban from six first-team matches in approved competitions, Mr Becchetti was also fined £40,000 and warned as to his future conduct."

Once the ban was announced, a statement from Orient read: "In response to the charge brought by football's governing body, the Football Association, Mr Becchetti, Leyton Orient's President, admitted improper conduct, but strongly denied violent conduct. Mr Becchetti was also granted a personal hearing on request.

"Mr Becchetti however is deeply disappointed with the decision that has been taken by the Football Association Regulatory Commission, which he does not believe reflects the events on Boxing Day. Mr Becchetti will consider an appeal upon reviewing the written reasons of the panel."

Orient are currently ninth in the League Two table.