Suspect named after alleged 'tragedy chanting' at Manchester United vs Liverpool
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been charged over alleged 'tragedy chanting' at the Manchester United v Liverpool FA Cup match. The charge comes following a Greater Manchester Police investigation into a video shared of 'a man in the home section of the Old Trafford crowd', a spokesperson for the force said.
Michael Bernard Avery has since been charged. The 44-year-old has been charged under section 4a of the Public Order Act 1986 and has since been bailed.
The thrilling fixture, which saw a late winner from United in 121st-minute, drew 72,000 people to watch at Old Trafford. READ NEXT: Police cordon off stretch of main road after reports of crash GMP said eight men were arrested for a variety of offences following the tie.
George Fenning, 39, of Craigentinny Road, Edinburgh, was charged with possession of a class B drug, possession of a pyrotechnic and throwing missiles.
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