Man who allegedly made ‘stabbing gestures’ at Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion match to appear in court
A man who allegedly made “stabbing gestures” towards Blackburn Rovers fans during a football match is due to appear in court.
Gregg Richards, 24, of Upper Church Lane, Tipton, in the West Midlands, is due in court in connection with a public order offence.
The offence allegedly occurred at the Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion fixture at Ewood Park on Saturday (August 5).
During the first half of the Championship match, Richards was reportedly observed making “stabbing/death gestures” against Blackburn supporters in the away end of the stadium.
On Monday, November 6, he is scheduled to appear in Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
Dilan Markanday and Harry Leonard scored two goals in three minutes to give Rovers a 2-1 victory.
