A man from Merseyside will appear in court
The men were all charged with a variety of offences following disorder at Chester FC's play-off semi-final at home to Brackley Town on Sunday, May 7. CheshireLive reported some home supporters went over to the away end at the end of the game and confronted the travelling fans.
The scenes were condemned by Chester fans on social media, and by Brackley manager Gareth Dean who said the scenes were the worst he has witnessed in his time in the game.READ MORE: M53 Wirral bus crash tragedy driver suffered 'event' at wheel, inquest hearing toldAs well the 13 men set to appear in court, two men have already been sentenced for the roles they played in the disorder.
The 25-year-old of Sumner Road, Chester, was handed a three-year football banning order, an £80 fine, £120 costs and £32 victim’s surcharge. Meanwhile, Thomas Graham appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 5, where he was also handed a three-year football banning order, fined £1,518.84 and ordered to complete 50 hours unpaid work.
The 18-year-old of Wharton Court, Chester, had previously pleaded guilty to entering the playing area at a football match and criminal damage under £5,000. In addition, to all of the convictions and ongoing cases, three men have been issued with conditional cautions and four youths have been referred to the Youth Offending Team.
The investigation into the disorder remains ongoing and further charges are expected in the coming weeks.
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