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A man has been charged after an incident in which a Manchester City player confronted a fan who ran on to the pitch during the Manchester derby. | A man has been charged after an incident in which a Manchester City player confronted a fan who ran on to the pitch during the Manchester derby. |
Striker Craig Bellamy approached the fan who ran on to the Old Trafford pitch after Michael Owen's late winner for Manchester United in Sunday's game. | Striker Craig Bellamy approached the fan who ran on to the Old Trafford pitch after Michael Owen's late winner for Manchester United in Sunday's game. |
Police said a 21-year-old, Jake Joseph Clarke, had been charged in connection with illegally entering the pitch. | Police said a 21-year-old, Jake Joseph Clarke, had been charged in connection with illegally entering the pitch. |
They said he was due to appear before Trafford magistrates on 30 September. | They said he was due to appear before Trafford magistrates on 30 September. |
Greater Manchester Police had said neither the fan nor Mr Bellamy, who scored two goals in the game which United won 4-3, had made a formal complaint. | |
They said Mr Clarke had been charged with going onto a playing area without lawful authority or excuse. | They said Mr Clarke had been charged with going onto a playing area without lawful authority or excuse. |
The force will also investigate a coin-throwing attack on City substitute Javier Garrido, who was struck as he headed down the tunnel at half-time. | The force will also investigate a coin-throwing attack on City substitute Javier Garrido, who was struck as he headed down the tunnel at half-time. |
Police said there were no reports of any widespread disorder between fans at either the ground or in the city centre. | Police said there were no reports of any widespread disorder between fans at either the ground or in the city centre. |
Twelve people were arrested at Old Trafford for a variety of public order offences and a further 10 were arrested in the city. | Twelve people were arrested at Old Trafford for a variety of public order offences and a further 10 were arrested in the city. |
A total of 51 supporters were ejected from Old Trafford during the match. | A total of 51 supporters were ejected from Old Trafford during the match. |
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