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More charges filed after violent pitch invasion in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say the number of people charged over a violent pitch invasion at a Melbourne A-League match has increased to 13. An additional 18 people have also been identified following public appeals with more charges expected to be filed in coming days. More than 150 spectators stormed the AAMI Park match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City on Saturday, injuring goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King, a TV cameraman and two security guards. All four men allegedly responsible for those attacks have been charged or identified.

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