15 charged in connection with disorder at Swindon Town game

It's in relation to an incident during a game last October

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 11th May 2022

Fifteen people have been charged in connection with disorder at a Swindon Town game last year.

They've been charged in relation to violent disorder at their home game against Bradford City on 23 October last year.

Those charged are:

Ben Stephen Allen, 18, of Sandhill Shrivenham

Archie Bowman, 20, of Elgar Close, Redhouse, Swindon

Connor Carpenter, 21, of Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon

Dale Clark, 27, of Barrowby Gate, Swindon

Steven Ellis, 36, of Stockton Road, Penhill, Swindon

Adam Farmer, 23, of Foliat Drive, Wantage

James John Farmer, 25, of Wheeler Avenue, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon

Dean Haddrell, 19, of Stubsmead, Eldene, Swindon

Matthew Hams, 32, of Redcliffe Street, Swindon

Lewis Jarvis, 18, of St Andrews Green, Covingham, Swindon

Ashley Northmore, 28, of Odstock Road, Penhill, Swindon

Shannon Patrick Power, 33, of Purley Avenue, Swindon

Darren Roberts, 19, of Redhouse Way, Swindon

Callum Teal, 18, of Bourne Road, Moredon

Corey Joe Wise, 19, of West View, Nythe, Swindon

They have all been charged with violent disorder and are due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court on June 15.

Sgt Connor Crespin, who is the operational lead for Operation Defender – our response to keeping football safe – said: “We are fully committed to ensuring that football remains safe and accessible to all fans.

"Football related violence has no place in the game and we will continue to work closely with Swindon Town Football Club to ensure fans can enjoy the sport safely.”

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