An Altrincham man is among 16 people charged with violent disorder following an incident before a football match in Manchester more than two years ago.
Anthony Brown, 48, of Overdale, Bonville Road, has been charged in connection with an incident on September 24, 2024.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed today that 16 men from across Greater Manchester have been charged with violent disorder following the incident.
The charges come more than two years after the alleged disorder.
In December 2024, GMP announced that officers had arrested 10 suspected high-risk football supporters following what it described as a targeted and organised large-scale fight in Lower Broughton, Salford, on September 24.
The force said those involved had subsequently headed towards Manchester city centre.
The incident took place the day before Manchester United's Europa League fixture against Dutch side FC Twente at Old Trafford.
Police have not confirmed whether the 16 charges announced today relate to that same investigation.
The other 15 men charged with violent disorder are:
- Karl Anderson, 38, of Woodward Street, Manchester
- Stefan Bezzina, 36, of Talbot Road, Hyde
- George Boylin, 32, of Brattice Drive, Swinton
- John Catterall, 48, of Meadowside Avenue, Irlam
- Conor Cornforth, 35, of Ashton Old Road, Beswick
- Jay Cornforth, 30, of Mayton Street, Openshaw
- Harry Ellison, 29, of Samouth Close, Miles Platting
- Jon Goulden, 47, of Windsor Road, Newton Heath
- Robert Kompus, 32, of Eva Street, Leigh
- Mark Massey, 66, of Hardman Street, Milnrow
- Dino McLeod, 26, of Poolfield Close, Radcliffe
- Ryan O'Keefe, 41, of Thirlmere Drive, Middleton
- Callum Santos, 24, of Thornton Avenue, Audenshaw
- Ethan Thorndyke, 22, of Sheringham Drive, Swinton
- Steven Wark, 56, of Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
All 16 men have been released on bail and are due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday January 4, 2027.
