Man United fan facing racism charge

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

Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 - 17:38

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

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

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Weaver WalkPlace: OpenshawPlace: ManchesterPlace: North StandPlace: Trafford Magistrates’ CourtPerson: Howard HobsonPerson: HobsonEvent: Premier LeagueOrganisation: Man UnitedOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: Stoke City
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