Police are seeking a football banning order for a man with links to Bolton Wanderers over alleged participation in violence or disorder at the Euros. Callum Seddon has appeared before Manchester Magistrates' Court regarding a complaint for a football banning order. It follows violence hours ahead of England’s opening Euro 2024 match against Serbia in the German city of Gelsenkirchen on June 16.
Police allege that the 33-year-old, of Larkspur Grove in Sankey Bridges, Warrington, "contributed to football-related violence and or disorder". News reports emerged that England and Serbian football fans clashed on the streets of Gelsenkirchen prior to the 8pm local kick-off time. Shocking photos and videos emerged on social media of people bleeding and injured, with others showing bottles, chairs and tables being thrown.
German riot police were dispatched to restore order and separate supporters of each country. Court documents for the complaint for a football banning order against Seddon state: “It is alleged that the respondent has caused or contributed to violence or disorder. “It is believed that you caused or contributed to football related violence and/or disorder on Sunday, June 16, in Gelsenkirchen, prior to the England vs Serbia fixture that was played that same day.
“You are known to have historical links to Bolton Wanderers Football Club. “In light of the incidents of disorder and other football-related detailed above, there are reasonable grounds to believe that.
