Seven men have been charged following disorder at a North East football match.

The incident happened during a Hartlepool United F.C match with Bradford City on Tuesday, March 15.

The men, aged 19, two aged 21, 20, 22, 27 and 30 have been charged with affray after alleged disorder at the match.

All from the Bradford Area, they are set to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on November 11.

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One man aged 30 was additionally charged with assault.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Seven men aged 19, two aged 21, 20, 22, 27, and 30 have been charged with affray after alleged disorder at a Hartlepool football match against Bradford City which took place on Tuesday 15th March.

“The men, all from the Bradford area, are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on 11th November. One man aged 30 is additionally charged with assault.”

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