Fight Chargse After Watford v Brentford Match
Seven men have been charged after a fight between football supporters following the Watford v Brentford match last September.
Trouble broke out in The Parade in Watford High Street at around 10.40pm on Tuesday 30 September.
The following men answered bail on Saturday and Sunday (January 17 and 18) and were charged with affray,.
- Darren Hartland, aged 24, of Langley Road, Watford
- Andrew Noonan, aged 26, of Little Bushey Lane, Bushey
- Harry Mansbridge, aged 19, of First Avenue, Watford
- Jude Brown, aged 20, of Summerlands, Acton
- Gary Robinson, aged 50, of Central Avenue, Hounslow
- Oliver Robinson, aged 18, of Central Avenue, Hounslow
- A 17 year-old boy from Isleworth (whom we can't name for legal reasons)
An eighth man was released with no further action taken.
They are next due to appear at St Albans Magistrates Court on Friday 13 February.
Superintendent Sue Jameson, who leads the Constabulary's response to football matches, said:
"These charges are a continuation of our commitment to responding to football related violence. The fight occurred in front of people enjoying an evening out in the town, who genuinely feared for their safety.
This is not the type of behaviour people should experience when they visit Watford and I hope this reassures the community that we will do all in our power to keep Watford a safe place."
Last week (Monday, Jan 12) eleven men were charged in connection with disorder which occurred in Watford prior to, and after, the Watford FC v Bolton Wanderers football match on 9 August 2014.
They are awaiting trial.