[UK] Manchester United fan charged
Friday 3 Feb 2012
A Manchester United fan has been charged with shouting racist abuse at Stoke City players during a Premier League match.
Howard Hobson, 57, of Weaver Walk, Openshaw, Manchester, was arrested at the game at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Greater Manchester Police said he was accused of a racially-aggravated public order offence.
He is due to appear at Trafford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
From BBC News
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