Man charged after 'Lewie Coyle pub altercation'

A man has been charged following claims of an altercation at a pub involving a Hull City footballer.

James Sizer, 39, of Boothferry Road, Hull, has been charged with a public order offence after reports of a verbal and physical altercation at The Empress Pub on Alfred Gelder Street on Sunday evening.

Mr Sizer has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear at Hull Magistrates' Court at a later date.

A video of the alleged incident involving captain Lewie Coyle was widely shared on social media. The club said it had launched an investigation.

The club said it would not make further comment until its investigation had concluded.

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