Man charged with tragedy chanting during Manchester United v Burnley match

A man has been charged for tragedy chanting at Old Trafford. The 44-year-old man who was arrested in the away section of the stadium during the match between Manchester United and Burnley on Saturday (April 27), was charged last night after the game.

Nathan Rawlinson of Bacup, Lancashire has been charged with Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986. He has since been bailed.

Burnley released a statement this morning (April 28) condemning the alleged tragedy gesturing and chanting from the away end after "offensive footage" was posted online. It comes after the Clarets scored a late equaliser in the fixture which finished as a 1-1 draw.

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GMP's Specialist Operational football investigation team arrested Mr Rawlinson in the away section of the Old Trafford crowd towards the end of the match. The force has said that tragedy chanting by anyone will not be tolerated and will be dealt with 'robustly'.

A GMP spokesperson said: "We understand the interest this case will have generated but it is imperative that the suspect has a fair trial so members of the public must refrain from engaging in conversations online, at least until proceedings have concluded. Previously circulated videos should be removed."

Burnley FC has condemned the alleged behaviour and said they will 'help identify and prosecute the individuals responsible'.

In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Lancashire football club said: "We are aware of offensive footage currently circulating on social media from the away end of today’s fixture at Old Trafford. Tragedy related gesturing and chanting is completely unacceptable, and Burnley Football Club take a