Trial fixed for man accused of throwing flare at Portsmouth FC clash with Southampton FC

A MAN accused of hurling a flare at clash between Pompey and Southampton has had his trial adjourned.

By Tom Cotterill

Published 8th Mar 2020, 06:00 BST

Updated 8th Mar 2020, 20:25 BST

Dean Baigrie, 40, of Taplings Close, Winchester, has been charged with possession of a firework/flare at a sporting event and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, Football (Offences) Act 1991.Pictured leaving Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, October 31.

Picture: (311019-9105) — Dean Baigrie, 40, of Taplings Close, Winchester, has been charged with possession of a firework/flare at a sporting event and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, Football (Offences) Act 1991.Pictured leaving Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, October 31. Picture: (311019-9105)

Dean Baigrie is accused of throwing the flare during a match between the Solent rivals at Fratton Park on September 24.

The 40-year-old, of Taplings Close, Winchester, denies possessing a firework/flare at a sporting event and throwing a missile onto a football playing area.

His trial was due to take place on Friday at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court but was adjourned until July 13.

Baigrie, dressed in black jeans and a black zip-up hoodie, was granted unconditional bail by magistrates.