Richards to face homophobia charge 24 May 2013 Last updated at 13:44 A Blackburn Rovers footballer has been charged with making a homophobic gesture to Brighton fans at a Championship match. Sussex Police said Colin Kazim-Richards, 26, was charged under the Public Order Act over an alleged homophobic gesture on 12 February. The alleged incident took place at Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex Stadium. The player is due to appear before magistrates in Brighton on 22 August.