Man charged with racially aggravated public order offence after Manchester derby

Charged: Anthony Burke
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James Robson @jamesrobsonESin Manchester
17 March 2020

Anthony Burke, from Wythenshawe, will appear at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday April 15.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they had charged a man after the alleged incident during the Manchester derby at the Etihad on December 7, which United won 2-1.

In a statement GMP said: “Anthony Burke (13/11/1978) of Panfield Road, Wythenshawe has been charged with a Racially Aggravated Section 5 Public Order Act.

“He will appear at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday 15 April 2020.

“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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