A man has been charged after an alleged incident of homophobic abuse at a football match.
A Gloucestershire man has been charged following an alleged incident of homophobic abuse reported at a Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United.
Sussex Police said a man was arrested in connection with the incident at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer during the fixture on Saturday, September 5.
The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, saw Leeds take the lead through Jayden Bogle before Brighton defender Luka Vušković equalised in the second half.
Police said Alexander Bishop, 55, of Martlet Way, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, was later charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
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He is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on December 3.
The charge follows an investigation into a report of homophobic abuse made during the match.
Sussex Police have not released further details about the allegation.
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