Five Newcastle United fans are charged after alleged pitch invasion in Bournemouth

The reported incident happened during the Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Newcastle. Seven football fans – including a 14-old-boy – were arrested on suspicion of going onto the playing area at a football match. Five of the men were also arrested on suspicion of assault.

The arrests came after winger Matt Ritchie scored a stoppage time equaliser for Newcastle.

It is alleged a female steward sustained an injury to her nose during the reported incident. Police are making enquiries ascertain whether an assault took place.

An 18-year-old man from Newcastle, 29-year-old man from Berwick-upon-Tweed, a 31-year-old man from Alnwick, Northumberland and a 40-year-old man from Newcastle have been charged with going onto the playing area at a football match.

They are due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 2. The men have been released under investigation in relation to the assault charge.

A 24-year-old man from Andover in Hampshire has also been charged with going onto the playing area at a football match. He will appear before the court on the same day.

A 14-year-old boy from Bournemouth who was arrested on suspicion of going onto the playing area at a football match has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

An 18-year-old man from Durham who was arrested on suspicion of going onto the playing area at a football match and assault was released without charge.