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Tyne-Wear derby 'horse punch' fan denies violent disorder | |
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A man accused of punching a police horse after fans clashed with officers following a Tyne-Wear derby has denied violent disorder. | |
Barry Rogerson, 45, of Hartlands, Bedlington, was charged after trouble flared in Newcastle city centre when the Magpies lost 3-0 to Sunderland. | |
The horse, Bud, of West Yorkshire's mounted section, was not hurt in the incident on 14 April. | The horse, Bud, of West Yorkshire's mounted section, was not hurt in the incident on 14 April. |
Mr Rogerson pleaded not guilty at Newcastle Magistrates' Court. | |
He was granted conditional bail and will appear before Newcastle Crown Court on 23 September. |
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