Man charged in connection with football violence at Aston Villa game

The 36-year-old was extradited from Poland earlier this week.

West Midlands Police have charged a man in connection with football violence which took place at the Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw fixture in November 2023.

Michal Gogol was due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates today (October 28) charged with violent disorder.

The 36-year-old was extradited from Poland earlier this week after work between West Midlands Police, Crown Prosecution Service and National Extradition Unit.

Gogol was detained at Heathrow Airport before being taken into custody in the West Midlands and remanded before his court appearance.

Eight men have previously been convicted for their part in the disorder.

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