Six men have been charged in connection with violent disorder prior to a football match between Oxford United and Reading FC last year. 

Thames Valley Police said the incident occurred at St Mary's Butts in Reading on December 12 last year.

The men are: Ryan Brooks, 28, of Wick Close, Abingdon; Joseph Cockcroft, 48, of Northfield Square, Witney; Ben Britter, 49, of St Johns Road, Thatcham; Ian Taylor, 58, of Bramshaw Road, Tilehurst; Ethan Towse, 22, of Nire Road, Caversham; and James Barnes, 36, of Oxford Road, Reading.

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All were charged via postal requisition between Friday November 15 and Monday November 18 with one count of violent disorder.

The charges are in connection with an incident which occurred on Station Road and Friar Street, Reading on December 12 last year.

They are due to appear at Slough Magistrates’ Court on January 7 next year.