Hartlepool man charged with invading pitch at Hartlepool United match against Ebbsfleet United

A 44-year-old man has been charged by police with invading the pitch at a heated Hartlepool United match.
By Mark Payne
Published 23rd Mar 2020, 14:46 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2020, 01:25 BST
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The man was arrested during Pools’ game at Victoria Park against Ebbsfleet United on Saturday, March 7, which ended in controversy.

Cleveland Police say the Hartlepool man is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Friday, March 27, charged with an allegation of pitch incursion.

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Hartlepool lost the game 1-0 in a game that was tarnished by two separate allegations of racism and xenophobia from two visiting players.

Victoria Park.Victoria Park.
Victoria Park.

Hartlepool United has launched an investigation into the allegations and has appealed for any fans with information to come forward.

The club previously issued an appeal to all fans to stay off the pitch after a 20-year-old and 60-year-old man were dealt with by the courts for the offence at games against Exeter and Dover earlier this season.