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Man charged after allegedly mocking A66 crash at football match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Man charged after allegedly mocking A66 crash at football match

Summary

A 20-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence following incidents at a Middlesbrough football match on October 7. Bradley Aston, from Walsall, was arrested after images surfaced online showing him apparently mocking supporters with a message related to a recent tragic crash on the A66, which claimed seven lives. Cleveland Police conducted a swift investigation and confirmed Aston has been remanded in custody, set to appear in court on October 13. The police reiterated their commitment to ensuring a safe environment at football matches.

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•Bradley Aston faces charges stemming from a match between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton.
•The A66 crash involved two police officers and five young men in August.
•Cleveland Police began investigating the incident immediately after gaining awareness.
•Aston is scheduled to appear in court on October 13.

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