A man from Gloucestershire has been charged following an incident of homophobic abuse reported at the Brighton vs Leeds football fixture on Saturday, September 5, Sussex Police have confirmed.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “A man was arrested in connection with the incident at the match which took place at the American Express Community Stadium.

“Later the same day, Alexander Bishop, 55, of Martlet Way, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire was charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.