A MAN HAS been charged over alleged racist behaviour during Manchester City’s home Premier League match against Manchester United.
Police responded to complaints over the actions of a spectator during the 7 December match at the Etihad Stadium, where United won 2-1 against their neighbours.
It was alleged he directed racist gestures and sounds towards players.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said 41-year-old Anthony Burke would appear at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court on April 15.
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GMP said “Anthony Burke of Wythenshawe has been charged with a racially aggravated section 5 public order act.”
The police statement added: “At around 6.55pm on Saturday 7 December 2019 police were called to a report of a supporter making alleged racist gestures and sounds towards players during the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.”
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Man charged after alleged racist abuse in Manchester derby
A MAN HAS been charged over alleged racist behaviour during Manchester City’s home Premier League match against Manchester United.
Police responded to complaints over the actions of a spectator during the 7 December match at the Etihad Stadium, where United won 2-1 against their neighbours.
It was alleged he directed racist gestures and sounds towards players.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said 41-year-old Anthony Burke would appear at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court on April 15.
GMP said “Anthony Burke of Wythenshawe has been charged with a racially aggravated section 5 public order act.”
The police statement added: “At around 6.55pm on Saturday 7 December 2019 police were called to a report of a supporter making alleged racist gestures and sounds towards players during the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.”
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