Five men charged after hearse driven onto football pitch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 17:03 · Archive

Five men have been charged after a hearse was driven onto a football pitch during a match between Dunston and Gateshead in July 2023.

The incident caused the pre-season friendly to be abandoned at half-time. A hearse and a Subaru were driven in circles on the pitch while occupants wore masks.

How it is being reported

• Five men charged after hearse driven onto football pitch forcing match to be abandonedThe hearse and a Subaru were driven in circles on the pitch at a fixture between Dunston UTS and GatesheadThe Independent · 22 Sept, 16:43
• Five men charged over driving a HEARSE onto football pitch while wearing masks three years ago - after stunt caused non-league match to be abandonedPolice launched an investigation after a pre-season friendly between local rival football clubs Dunston and Gateshead in July 2023, with the match called off at half-time.Daily Mail · 22 Sept, 16:10

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