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Tyne-Wear derby football fan denies police horse punch Tyne-Wear derby 'horse punch' fan denies violent disorder
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A man has denied punching a police horse after fans clashed with police in Newcastle following a Tyne-Wear derby. 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, from Bedlington, is accused of violent disorder after trouble flared in the city centre when the Magpies lost 3-0 to Sunderland. 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 to violent disorder at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Monday. Mr Rogerson pleaded not guilty at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.
He was released on bail to appear before before Newcastle Crown Court on 23 September. He was granted conditional bail and will appear before Newcastle Crown Court on 23 September.