Man charged with tragedy chanting at Manchester United-Burnley match

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a man for tragedy chanting during yesterday's (Saturday 27 April) football match between Manchester United and Burnley.

The charge follows an arrest made by the Specialist Operation football investigation team, in the away section of the Old Trafford crowd.

The 44-year-old, from Bacup in Lancashire, has since been bailed.

A court date is yet to be confirmed.

Police are urging members of the public to refrain from engaging in conversations about the matter online, to ensure the suspect has a fair trial, and to remove previously circulated videos.

Earlier Burnley vowed to identify any fans involved in tragedy chanting and gestures during the match.

The football club had been investigating footage which emerged during and after the game.

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