Man charged after ‘mocking of A66 crash deaths’ at Middlesbrough match

13 Oct 2026 • 7:39 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man charged after ‘mocking of A66 crash deaths’ at Middlesbrough match

  • Bradley Aston, 20, has been charged with a public order offence after allegedly mocking Middlesbrough fans over a crash that killed seven people.
  • Images circulated online showing a supporter displaying a message reading 'Police Killed Your Own' on a mobile phone during Middlesbrough's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Aston, from Walsall, was remanded in custody to appear before a court in Wolverhampton following a joint police investigation.
  • The August crash on the A66 claimed the lives of two police officers and five young men in a head-on collision on a dual carriageway.
  • Cleveland Police stated that swift enforcement action demonstrates their commitment to keeping football matches safe and enjoyable for all.

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