Police charge a Burnley fan arrested for mocking the Munich air disaster

A Burnley supporter has been charged by police for tragedy chanting during their match against Manchester United on Saturday.

Footage was posted on social media following Burnley's 1-1 draw against Man United on Saturday.

Clarets supporters celebrated Zeki Amdouni equaliser from the penalty spot in the 87th minute at Old Trafford.

One supporter was seen apparently making aeroplane gestures with his arms towards Man United fans and appeared to say the word 'Munich'.

The gesture appears to be in reference to the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, in which 23 people died on their way home from a European match, including many members of the Man United team nicknamed the 'Busby Babes'.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed to Mail Sport that Nathan Rawlinson had been charged after being arrest at Old Trafford on Saturday.

'We can confirm that we have charged Nathan Rawlinson (25/08/1979) of Bacup, Lancashire with Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 and has since been bailed,' a Greater Manchester Police statement read.

'This charge is after our Specialist Operational football investigation team made an arrest of a man in the away section of the Old Trafford crowd who was tragedy chanting yesterday (Saturday 27 April 2024) towards the end of the Manchester United v Burnley fixture.

'As we have enforced recently, continued incidents of tragedy chanting by anyone will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.

'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 issued a statement on Saturday night