16 fans charged following United match clashes

Sixteen fans have been charged with various offences following the violent clashes at the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Roma.

Sixteen fans have been charged with various offences following the violent clashes at the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Roma.

Four Italian supporters appeared at Manchester City Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, while 12 English fans have been bailed to attend Trafford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, April 18, Greater Manchester Police said.

Hundreds of supporters were caught up in ugly scenes outside Old Trafford before Tuesday night's game as a stand-off ensued between rival fans, who were separated by riot police and dog handlers.

Greater Manchester Police said one man was being questioned at Swinton police station regarding public order offences, while a 25-year-old from Chorlton has been bailed on suspicion of breaching a football banning order.

The remaining three men who were detained were released without charge.

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