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Three men charged after incidents at Sydney football derby Three men charged after incidents at Sydney football derby
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Three people have been charged after an A-League football derby in Sydney, including one man who allegedly lit a flare and another who is banned until 2023.Three people have been charged after an A-League football derby in Sydney, including one man who allegedly lit a flare and another who is banned until 2023.
Uniform and specialists officers flooded Parramatta on Saturday night for the match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC, and say most fans were well behaved.Uniform and specialists officers flooded Parramatta on Saturday night for the match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC, and say most fans were well behaved.
“With the vast majority of fans enjoying the game it made for an enjoyable night for all,” Parramatta local lrea commander superintendent Wayne Cox said.“With the vast majority of fans enjoying the game it made for an enjoyable night for all,” Parramatta local lrea commander superintendent Wayne Cox said.
A 34-year-old man was charged and issued with a 12-month venue ban after allegedly lighting a flare in the stadium.A 34-year-old man was charged and issued with a 12-month venue ban after allegedly lighting a flare in the stadium.
A number of flares and smoke bombs were set off during the match, including one that burned a 16-year-old girl’s foot.A number of flares and smoke bombs were set off during the match, including one that burned a 16-year-old girl’s foot.
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A 24-year-old man was charged with common assault after allegedly fighting with other fans while leaving the stadium.A 24-year-old man was charged with common assault after allegedly fighting with other fans while leaving the stadium.
Police also removed and charged a 26-year-old man who was identified as a banned supporter serving a Football Federation Australia ban until 2023.Police also removed and charged a 26-year-old man who was identified as a banned supporter serving a Football Federation Australia ban until 2023.
All three men will face court.All three men will face court.
Two others were issued infringement notices for entering the playing field and offensive behaviour.Two others were issued infringement notices for entering the playing field and offensive behaviour.