18 Charged Over Euro 2020 Chaos in Maidstone
Eight men and six teenage boys are facing court over violent disorder linked to last year’s Euro 2020 madness in Maidstone town centre. The charges follow disturbances, including rowdy scenes after England’s nail-biting final against Italy on 11 July 2021.
The Defendants Named
The suspects, aged between 16 and 28, will appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on 14 December 2022. They face charges related to assaults on police officers, damage to vehicles, and other property.
- Charlie Sibbett, 27, Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester
- Jordan Woodham, 28, no fixed address
- James Kirwan, 20, Cuxton Road, Strood
- Reece Neighbour, 20, Cavendish Avenue, Gillingham
- Nathan Willer, 19, Featherby Road, Gillingham
- Kieran Drew, 23, Norfolk Road, Maidstone
- William Yarnton, 19, Birchwood Road, Maidstone
- Logan Gibson, 21, Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone
- Joseph Mborah, 27, Mote Road, Maidstone (also charged with criminal damage)
- Lewis Ellerby, 26, Ash Road, Rochester (also charged with assault of emergency worker)
- Benjamin Smith, 27, Pickering Street, Maidstone (also charged with assault of emergency worker)
- Mark Birch, 27, Longfield Place, Maidstone (charges include assault of emergency worker and outraging public decency)
Additionally, four 17-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage.
Police Crackdown Ahead of World Cup
“This extensive investigation has led to 24 charges connected to utterly unacceptable violence and disorder in Maidstone town centre — some of which resulted in injuries to our officers,” said Superintendent Richard Woolley, divisional commander for West Kent.
“We’re committed to prosecuting anyone involved in football-related crime, whether inside stadiums or on the streets. With the 2022 World Cup around the corner, we’re boosting patrols and working closely with pubs and licensed venues to keep the peace.
“Our goal: to ensure the tournament is remembered for the right reasons, not because of violence or disorder.”
