Alderley man arrested after pitch invasion

A 52-year-old man from Alderley Edge was amongst nine people to be charged in connection with yesterday's Manchester derby.

Christopher Johnson, of Ancoats Lane, was charged with pitch encroachment. Mr Johnson is due to appear before Manchester City Magistrates' Court on 4th January 2013.

Four other arrests were made.

Police are continuing to work with MCFC to identify the offender who threw the coin at Rio Ferdinand.

Chief Inspector Steve Howard said: "To have just 13 arrests for a crowd of this size and a match of this proportion is a testament to the policing operation we put in place.

"Despite fierce rivalry and high tension there was no major disorder. However, we will continue to investigate the coin throwing incident and are determined to work with the club to bring the perpetrator to justice."

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