Man arrested after teenage boy punched following MK Dons vs Luton clash

A man has been arrested and charged with assault by beating after a teenage boy was punched following the League One football match between Milton Keynes Dons and Luton Town.

Thames Valley Police said the incident happened just before 2.30pm on Saturday October 17, shortly after the final whistle in the match.

A man has been arrested after an incident following the Milton Keynes Dons v Luton Town match at stadium:mk on Saturdayplaceholder image
A man has been arrested after an incident following the Milton Keynes Dons v Luton Town match at stadium:mk on Saturday

Police said in a statement: “As fans were leaving stadium:mk after the match, officers reported seeing a man punch a teenage boy.

“Mark Smith, aged 54, of Maldives Terrace, Milton Keynes, has been charged with one count of assault by beating.

“He has been bailed to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court on November 24.”

Milton Keynes Dons won the match 2-1 in front of a crowd of more than 16,000 fans, the first meeting between the clubs since 2004.

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