Five men due in court after flare set off at Leeds United v Middlesbrough match

Cleveland Police today confirmed that five men have been charged with offences relating to the game and are due to appear in court.

-> Middlesbrough 3 Leeds United 0 - Player ratings in fullTwo men have been charged with throwing a missile onto a football pitch, another two were charged with obstructing an officer and using abusive words with intent to provoke violence while another was charged with using threatening and abusive words.

A 17-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of throwing a flare but was released with no further action.

A statement from the force said:

- Christopher McVeigh, 27, from Leeds, charged with using threatening / abusive words with intent to cause fear/ provoke unlawful violence. Due to appear in court April 6th.

- Stephen Bennett, aged 54, from Thornaby, charged with throwing a missile onto a football pitch. Due to appear in court April 4th.

- Peter Blake, 41, from Scarborough, charged with throwing a missile onto a football playing area. Due to appear in court April 6th.

- Connor Maguire, 24, from Barnsley, charged with obstructing/ resisting an officer and using threatening / abusive words with intent to cause fear/ provoke unlawful violence. Due to appear in court April 6th.

- Darren Phillip, 50, from North Yorkshire, charged with obstructing/ resisting an officer and using threatening / abusive words with intent to cause fear/ provoke unlawful violence. Due to appear in court April 6th.

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