Wigan Athletic fan prosecuted for bringing a flare to Bolton derby

A Plymouth-based Wigan Athletic fan has denied bringing a flare to the team’s crunch tie with Bolton Wanderers last month.
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Cameron Hendy, 27, of North Down Road, Plymouth, appeared before borough justices to plead not guilty to the single charge of having the blue incendiary device at a designated ground at a designated sporting event in Wigan on April 2.

The case, which is being prosecuted under the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act, was adjourned until August 28.