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Sheffield United’s McBurnie and Brewster charged by police after playoff incidents

23-Jun-2022 14:11:56 | The Guardian

• Players ‘strenuously deny the charges brought against them’
• Move follows Nottinghamshire police investigation

Sheffield United’s Oli McBurnie and Rhian Brewster have been charged after a police investigation into incidents during the club’s Championship playoff semi-final defeat by Nottingham Forest.

The Blades said they were “disappointed” to learn the pair face criminal action after an inquiry by Nottinghamshire police. It is not yet known what the players are accused of doing. Both deny wrongdoing.