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More charges filed after violent pitch invasion in Australia

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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. Two men have already received lifetime bans from Football Australia from all soccer-related activities. More than 150 spectators stormed the AAMI Park match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City on Saturday, injuring goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King. A TV camera operator and two security guards were also injured during the game. All those charged so far by police have been granted bail and ordered to appear in a Melbourne court in February.

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