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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with a public order offence for chanting about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton at Manchester City’s home game against Brighton on Saturday.
Greater Manchester Police said the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been bailed with conditions to not appear at any regulated football matches.
He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Youth Court on November 13.
The force added that a 14-year-old boy who was voluntarily interviewed in connection with the incident will be dealt with out of court.
Sir Bobby Charlton died at the age 86 on October 21, his family announced in a statement on Saturday.
City ‘apologised unreservedly’ after offensive chants were aimed at Charlton during the club’s 2-1 win over Brighton and they have now taken action.
‘Manchester City can confirm that two minors have been identified in connection with the vile chanting heard at the Etihad Stadium during half-time of last weekend’s home match against Brighton,’ read a club statement on Thursday.
‘The individuals in question have subsequently been suspended from attending all home or away fixtures and their details have been shared with Greater Manchester Police who are investigating the matter.
‘Following the conclusion of Greater Manchester Police’s ongoing investigation, the individuals will be subject to the club’s official sanctions and bans process.’
On Sunday, City released the following statement concerning the matter: ‘The club condemns these chants in the strongest terms, and apologises unreservedly to the family and friends of Sir Bobby, and to all those at Manchester United.
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He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Youth Court on November 13.