Police have named 16 men charged with violent disorder in connection with an incident before a football match in Manchester.
The incident took place on September 24, 2024, according to police. The Manchester Evening News understands disorder broke out ahead of a match between Manchester United and FC Twente the following day.
Charges and court date
On November 10, police said 16 men have now been charged with violent disorder in relation to the incident. All are due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday, January 4.
Full list of those charged
The men charged with violent disorder are:
- Karl Anderson, 38, of Woodward Street, Manchester
- Stefan Bezzina, 36, of Talbot Road, Hyde
- George Boylin, 32, of Brattice Drive, Swinton
- Anthony Brown, 48, of Overdale, Bonville Road, Altrincham
- John Catterall, 48, of Meadowside Avenue, Irlam
- Conor Cornforth, 35, of Ashton Old Road, Beswick, Manchester
- Jay Cornforth, 30, of Mayton Street, Openshaw, Manchester
- Harry Ellison, 29, of Samouth Close, Miles Platting, Manchester
- Jon Goulden, 47, of Windsor Road, Newton Heath, Manchester
- Robert Kompus, 32, of Eva Street, Leigh
- Mark Massey, 66, of Hardman Street, Milnrow, Rochdale
- Dino McLeod, 26, of Poolfield Close, Radcliffe
- Ryan O’Keefe, 41, of Thirlmere Drive, Middleton
- Callum Santos, 24, of Thornton Avenue, Audenshaw
- Ethan Thorndyke, 22, of Sheringham Drive, Swinton
- Steven Wark, 56, of Mossley Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne
The court appearance is scheduled for early January.
