Five men are charged after a hearse is driven onto a non-league football pitch during a match, forcing the game to be abandoned. Police say the incident occurred during a fixture between local rivals Dunston UTS and Gateshead.
Reports state that a hearse and a Subaru are driven on the pitch, including driving in circles. The match is called off at half-time following the disruption. The incident takes place during a pre-season friendly in July 2023, and an investigation is launched afterward.
While outlets focus on the stunt’s impact and the local-rival context, they align on the key elements: the hearse is brought onto the field, a second vehicle is also involved, the match is abandoned, and five men face charges following police action.
