Three Burnley FC fans to appear in court after disorder at Man City game
Three football fans are set to appear in court following incidents during the recent fixture between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor.
During the game, which Burnley lost 0-3, there were several incidents including an individual entering the pitch, an item being thrown onto the pitch which hit a Manchester City player and a steward being assaulted.
Following enquiries carried out by Lancashire Police and Burnley Football Club three men have either been charged or summonsed to appear at court.
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Elliott Littlefair, 18, of Lyndhurst Road, Burnley, has been charged with Section 4 Football Offences Act 1991 – Entering a playing area. He is due to appear at Burnley Magistrates Court on November 7.
Joshua Newbon, 20, of Schofield Street, Heywood, has been summonsed to appear before magistrates at a later date charged with common assault.
Christopher Brooks, 30, of Sandy Lane, Accrington, has been summonsed to appear before magistrates at a later date charged with Common Assault and Section 2 Football Offences Act 1991 – Throw missile onto playing area.
Supt Andrea Barrow, from Lancashire Police, said: “We know that the overwhelming majority of people go to the football to enjoy themselves and support their team, and genuine fans will have been appalled by recent events.
“We continue to work with Burnley Football Club to ensure all fans have an enjoyable and safe day at the football. Anyone who engages in disorderly or violent behaviour should expect to face criminal charges and a football banning order.”
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During the game there were several incidents of unacceptable behaviour, including an individual entering the pitch, an item being thrown onto the pitch which hit a Manchester City player and a steward being assaulted.
Following enquiries carried out by Lancashire Police and Burnley Football Club, the following people have either been charged or summonsed to appear at court.
During the game there were several incidents of unacceptable behaviour, including an individual entering the pitch, an item being thrown onto the pitch which hit a Manchester City player and a steward being assaulted.
Following enquiries carried out by Lancashire Police and Burnley Football Club, the following people have either been charged or summonsed to appear at court.
Joshua Newbon (20) of Schofield Street, Heywood, has been summonsed to appear before magistrates at a later date charged with common assault.
Christopher Brooks (30) of Sandy Lane, Accrington, has been summonsed to appear before magistrates at a later date charged with Common Assault and Section 2 Football Offences Act 1991 – Throw missile onto playing area.
Supt Andrea Barrow, from Lancashire Police, said: “We know that the overwhelming majority of people go to the football to enjoy themselves and support their team, and genuine fans will have been appalled by recent events.
“We will continue to work with Burnley Football Club to ensure all fans have an enjoyable and safe day at the football. Anyone who engages in disorderly or violent behaviour should expect to face criminal charges and a football banning order.”
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