Three men charged over ugly MCG footy brawl
A man who was fined by police over an ugly fan brawl at the MCG has now been hit with a more serious charge. Shocking video emerged of the wild stoush in the stands after the AFL season opener between Richmond and Carlton.
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A man who was fined by police over an ugly fan brawl at the MCG has now been hit with a more serious charge.
Shocking video emerged after a fight broke out between a number of footy fans inside the stadium just before 10.30pm last Thursday following the Richmond — Carlton game.
A 19-year-old man from Eltham initially received an $322 infringement notice for riotous behaviour.
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But police today charged him with affray along with a 19-year-old and 21-year-old, who are both from Greensborough.
All men were bailed and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 4.
Superintendent David Clayton said police will not tolerate any more bad behaviour at the footy.
“There will be a highly visible presence at sporting matches each weekend in public, membership and corporate areas,” Supt Clayton said.
“Tens of thousands of sporting fans attend matches every week. The vast majority support their team and enjoy the atmosphere safely and responsibly.
“Victoria Police treats poor behaviour at sports matches very seriously, and on occasion there are a few individuals who choose to do the wrong thing.
“People will be held accountable for their actions. Anyone found to be drunk, assaulting someone or engaging in an affray at sporting matches can expect to be arrested by police and put before the court.
“Upon conviction, police will consider making an application for Exclusion Orders which can see people banned from licensed premises for two years.
“Those doing the wrong thing may also be ejected from the ground, along with a consideration of being banned from the venue or attending the sporting code.”