Indonesia football disaster: Six people face criminal charges - BBC News

Six people are facing criminal charges over a football stadium crush that killed at least 131 people, Indonesia's police chief said.

They will be charged with criminal negligence causing death, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.

Those facing the charges include police officers and organisers.

The disaster happened last week after police fired tear gas at fans who invaded the pitch in Kanjuruhan stadium, Malang, after a defeat.

Hundreds tried to flee through the exits, which caused a deadly stampede.