A fan has been charged over alleged tragedy chanting (Picture: X)
A 44-year-old man has been charged with tragedy chanting during the Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford.
‘We can confirm that we have charged Nathan Rawlinson (25/08/1979) of Bacup, Lancashire with Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 and has since been bailed,’ Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.
Burnley had already condemned ‘tragedy chanting’ that took place at Old Trafford on Saturday.
‘We are aware of offensive footage currently circulating on social media from the away end of today’s fixture at Old Trafford,’ they said.
‘Tragedy related gesturing and chanting is completely unacceptable, and Burnley Football Club take a zero-tolerance approach.
‘We will continue to work with Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Police and Manchester United to help identify and prosecute the individuals responsible.’
The Premier League also ‘strongly condemned’ the chanting and said that anybody found guilty would be punished.
‘There is no place for football tragedy abuse in our game,’ the Premier League wrote.
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