A YOUTH football coach at Petts Wood FC has been charged after violence broke out among Millwall fans during an FA Cup semi-final.
Jordan Newbery, 22, of Cheyne Close in Locksbottom, is one of 10 men who answered bail last week and was charged with violent disorder.
He is the coach of the Petts Wood FC Under 10 Jackdaws.
John Kenny, 38, of Tyrrell Avenue in Welling, Paul O’Kane, 50, of Sidcup Road in New Eltham, and Jamie Jeffery, 22, of Ross Way in Eltham, are also facing the same charge.
They have all been bailed to appear at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Billy Phillips, 27, of Dale View in Erith, was previously charged with violent disorder and possession of herbal cannabis with intent to supply and is due to appear at the same court on Wednesday.
Trouble broke out among Millwall supporters during their match against Wigan at Wembley on April 13, during which four police officers suffered minor injuries.
Twelve Millwall supporters and two Wigan fans were arrested on the day – the two Wigan supporters were not involved in disorder with Millwall fans.
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