Eighteen suspects are set to appear before court charged in connection with riots that surrounded last year’s UEFA Euros final.

The men allegedly assaulted police, damaged cars and other property in Maidstone town centre – including incidents after the match, between England and Italy on July, 11 2021.

Around 300 people piled into Jubilee Square following the Three Lions' defeat to Italy.

Roberto Mancini's side won 3-2 on penalties after extra time ended at 1-1.

Bottles were thrown at officers and a member of the public's car was damaged. Of the nine officers assaulted, five received medical treatment.

People clambered over benches in Jubilee Square, others could be seen confronting police and a red flare was set off.

Officers formed into lines in the High Street and police dogs were also brought in to deter revellers.

The following men will appear before Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 14, charged with violent disorder:

• Charlie Sibbett, 27, of Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester
• Jordan Woodham, 28, of no fixed address
• James Kirwan, 20, of Cuxton Road, Strood
• Reece Neighbour, 20, of Cavendish Avenue, Gillingham

• Nathan Willer, 19, of Featherby Road, Gillingham
• Kieran Drew, 23, of Norfolk Road, Maidstone
• William Yarnton, 19, of Birchwood Road, Maidstone
• Logan Gibson, 21, of Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone
• Joseph Mborah, 27, of Mote Road, Maidstone, who is also charged with criminal damage

• Lewis Ellerby, 26, of Ash Road, Rochester, who is also charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker
• Benjamin Smith, 27, of Pickering Street, Maidstone, who is also charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker
• Mark Birch, 27, of Longfield Place, Maidstone. He is further charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker and carrying out an act of outraging public decency.

Four boys aged 17 and two boys aged 16 were also charged in connection with violent disorder and criminal damage offences.

Supt Richard Woolley, divisional commander for west Kent, said: "This extensive investigation has led to a total of 24 charges, linked to simply unacceptable disorder and violence in Maidstone town centre – some of which led to our officers being injured.

"We will always seek to prosecute those we believe are involved in football related criminality, whether that is within a stadium or on our streets and I’d like to reassure residents that with the 2022 World Cup taking place over the next few weeks, we will be implementing measures to ensure this tournament is remembered for all the right reasons.

"This will include an increased visible presence of patrols in our town centres and proactive work with pubs and other licensed premises, to help us deter and also quickly respond to any issues or concerns."