Police release new pictures of Millwall crowd violence

 
Wire29 April 2013
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Police have released new images as part of the investigation into crowd trouble at an FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan at Wembley Stadium.

More than 40 people have now been arrested after disorder among fans in the Millwall supporters' area of the stadium at the FA Cup semi-final on April 13.

The release of the 11 new pictures today follows on from dawn police raids last week which resulted in three arrests and successful appeals for information concerning CCTV images, Scotland Yard said.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have had an excellent response from the public after last week and managed to identify 26 of the 27 people featured in the images.

"Some have since handed themselves in to police, and to date, we have arrested 43 people - 29 have been bailed to return and three have been charged.

"The investigation team is working through many more calls and analysing CCTV footage to identify all those involved in the disorder. We expect to make further arrests."

He added: "Any disorder at football matches is completely unacceptable. People attending matches expect to be able to do so in a safe and friendly environment.

"Our message is clear - violence at football is unacceptable. If you were involved in the violence come forward and speak with us. We will pursue all those responsible."

Millwall fans also attacked police at the game, which Wigan won 2-0.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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