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Police charge man with tragedy chanting during Burnley’s draw at Man Utd
Burnley's Jacob Bruun Larsen takes a freekick during the Premier League match at Old Trafford

A MAN has been charged with causing harassment, alarm or distress over alleged tragedy chanting during Burnley’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester United.

Burnley said on Saturday they were informed about “offensive footage” on social media from the away end at Old Trafford.

And Greater Manchester Police said yesterday it had charged Nathan Rawlinson, 44, of Bacup, Lancashire, with Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 and that he has been bailed.

 

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