Man charged after wearing offensive Hillsborough shirt at FA Cup final
A man has been charged after being arrested during the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium where he was allegedly seen wearing a shirt which appeared to refer in offensive terms to the victims of the Hillsborough tragedy.
James White, 33, of Warwickshire, was charged on Sunday with displaying threatening or abusive writing likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
He was bailed to appear at Willesden magistrates’ Court on Monday June 19.
The Metropolitan Police said: “There should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Another 22 people were arrested around Wembley for offences including assault, affray, possession of drugs and drunk and disorderly behaviour.
Police said they are still looking into an incident where an item was thrown onto the pitch shortly after the Manchester United goal, and no arrest has been made over this.
With additional reporting from the PA News Agency.
