Court date for Leeds thugs who ambushed Bradford City fans' train

The men, all from Leeds, will appear at Leeds Crown Court over the incident at Bramley Station in March 2009.

The Leeds fans laid in wait and attacked the train driver and a group of Bradford City supporters as a train bound for Bradford Interchange pulled into the station.

Windows of the train were smashed and blood spattered over the carriages, terrifying passengers – among them women and small children.

Large sticks and planks of wood were used as weapons and were found later discarded on the station platform. Two men were injured during the disorder.

Six men earlier pleaded guilty to violent disorder and will be sentenced this week. They are Ryan Rodley, 21, of Fenshaw Avenue, Morley; Joe Deering, 20, of Suffield Road, Gildersome; Joel Best, 19, of Brecks Lane, Kippax; Jack Atkinson, 20, of Whitebridge Avenue, Osmondthorpe; Wayne Johnston, 18, of Brooklands Lane, Seacroft; and Jordan Bleasby. 19, of Somerville Grove, Killingbeck.

Two 17 year olds who cannot be named for legal reasons will also appear in court.