Man charged after posting mockery of Middlesbrough fans over fatal A66 crash

Bradley Aston, a 20-year-old resident of Wallsall in the West Midlands, was charged with a public order offence for allegedly mocking Middlesbrough fans on social media after the tragic A66 collision that killed seven people. Online footage showed a man, thought to be a Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter, displaying a phone screen reading “Police Killed Your Own” following Middlesbrough’s 1-0 victory over Wolves at the Riverside Stadium.

The crash on August 22 involved a head-on collision between a marked police vehicle and a VW Passat traveling the wrong way, resulting in two police officers and five young men dead. Cleveland Police said Aston has been remanded in custody and will appear before a Wolverhampton court on Tuesday. Police officials expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance and highlighted collaboration with West Midlands Police. The incident underscores concerns about online harassment linked to sporting events and tragic accidents.