Fan charged after racist abuse shouted at players during Manchester United's clash with Stoke at Old Trafford

February 03, 2012

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez scores their first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford.

A man has been charged after racist abuse was shouted at players during Manchester United’s game with Stoke City on Tuesday.

Stewards were alerted during the Old Trafford match that a United fan in the north stand was shouting abusive comments towards Stoke City players.

Police were informed and a man was arrested.

Howard James Hobson,57, of Weaver Walk, Openshaw, has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence and using threatening words to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

He is due to appear at Trafford Magistrates Court on 8 February.