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Manchester United's Javier Hernández celebrates in front of fans after scoring the opening goal against Stoke CIty. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images
Manchester United's Javier Hernández celebrates in front of fans after scoring the opening goal against Stoke CIty. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

Manchester United fan charged for shouting racist abuse at Stoke match

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Fan accused of racially aggravated public order offence
Man arrested after complaint during United v Stoke match

A Manchester United fan has been charged for shouting racist abuse at opposition players during a Premier League football match.

Howard Hobson, 57, is accused of a racially aggravated public order offence and using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Hobson, of Weaver Walk, Openshaw, Manchester, was arrested at the Manchester United v Stoke City game on Tuesday.

During the match a spectator made a complaint to stewards that a fan in the north stand was shouting abusive comments towards Stoke City players. Police were informed and Hobson was arrested.

He is due to appear at Trafford magistrates court on Wednesday.

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