“All three men self-presented to police stations and have subsequently been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 27 February. The charges come as detectives from the North West Metro Regional Crime Squad continue to investigate the entire incident as part of Operation Astute,” a spokesperson from Victoria Police said.

According to police,approximately 50 flares were lit within the stands and at least three were thrown onto the field. Additionally,bottles were thrown at the Public Order Response Team that responded on the field.

“Police are continuing to trawl through detailed vision of the incidents,and those involved are strongly urged to make themselves known to police immediately,” the spokesperson said.