Manchester United fans fought with their own protesters moments before chaos erupted at Old Trafford. Up to 2,000 fans heading to the ground ahead of the proposed game between United and Liverpool, which was being played behind closed doors in May 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The fixture was later abandoned after peaceful protests turned ugly, with some fans throwing bottles, breaking into the stadium and making it onto the pitch. A total of 40 fans have admitted violent disorder for their part in the large scale disturbance.
In the latest batch of defendants to be sentenced, five men appeared before Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday for their involvement in a melee which happened prior to the ‘mob violence’.
