Fourteen Leeds and Manchester United fans charged

22 September 2011 19:30
Fourteen fans have been charged for varying offences following the tempestuous Carling Cup clash  between Leeds and Manchester United on Tuesday night.[LNB]The match was marred by vile chanting from both sets of fans which has led to a public outcry for those responsible to be banned from grounds.[LNB] United front: Yorkshire Police have taken a no-nonsense approach [LNB] [LNB]Manchester United fans unfurled a banner which seemed to mock the two Leeds fans who were stabbed to deathin Istanbul 11 years ago. [LNB]A section of the home fans replied with sick chants relating to the 1958 Munich air disaster in which 23 people lost their lives.[LNB] Three men - aged 27, 38, and 40 - were released on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of public order offences.[LNB]A 23-year-old man received a fine forbeing drunk and disorderly while two 16-year-olds received reprimands for public order offences.[LNB] Fanning the flames: There has been a long standing feud between the two sides[LNB]Others were charged with throwing a missile onto the playing field, ticket touting, public order, indecent/racial chanting, and possession of a Class B drug.[LNB]Four men - aged 19, 23, 45 and 46 - who were arrested on suspicion of making off without payment were later released without charge. [LNB]The charged will appear before Leeds Magistrates Court between October 4 and October 6. [LNB] Three and easy: United were comfortable victors at Elland Road[LNB] [LNB]  Chants of sick Manchester United and Leeds yobs branded disgustingElland Road mocking: What the people who matter say about the disgraceful chantingLanguage of hate is a blight on our beautiful game as United fans mock Turkey stabbingsAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB]

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