15 football fans charged with violent disorder after alleged attack on Bradford City coach

15 people have been charged following disorder at a Swindon Town match in 2021

It follows a Wiltshire Police investigation into the incident, which saw fans allegedly attack a Bradford City coach, following the game on 23 October.

Full list of those charged in connection with the disorder:

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  • Ben Stephen Allen, 18, of Sand Hill, Shrivenham
  • Archie Bowman, 20, of Elgar Close, Redhouse, Swindon
  • Connor Carpenter, 21, of Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon
  • Dale Clark, 27, of Barrowby Gate, Swindon
  • Steven Ellis, 36, of Stockton Road, Penhill, Swindon
  • Adam Farmer, 23, of Foliat Drive, Wantage
  • James John Farmer, 25, of Wheeler Avenue, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon
  • Dean Haddrell, 19, of Stubsmead, Eldene, Swindon
  • Matthew Hams, 32, of Redcliffe Street, Swindon
  • Lewis Jarvis, 18, of St Andrews Green, Covingham, Swindon
  • Ashley Northmore, 28, of Odstock Road, Penhill, Swindon
  • Shannon Patrick Power, 33, of Purley Avenue, Swindon
  • Darren Roberts, 19, of Redhouse Way, Swindon
  • Callum Teal, 18, of Bourne Road, Moredon
  • Corey Joe Wise, 19, of West View, Nythe, Swindon

They have all been charged with violent disorder and are due to appear at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 15 June.

Sgt Connor Crespin, who is the operational lead for Operation Defender – our response to keeping football safe – said: “We are fully committed to ensuring that football remains safe and accessible to all fans.

“Football related violence has no place in the game and we will continue to work closely with Swindon Town Football Club to ensure fans can enjoy the sport safely.”

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