FA Cup - Police close in on Lions culprits

Eurosport - Tue, 04 Aug 16:16:00 2009

The Metropolitan Police are set to arrest more than 20 men suspected of involvement in the violent scenes that marred Millwall's FA Cup trip to Hull in January.

FOOTBALL 2008-09 League One Millwall fans celebrate during match against Leeds United while being watched by police - 0

Humberside Police identified 24 Millwall followers in connection with the incidents which saw seats ripped out of the away end at the KC Stadium, while catering and toilet facilities were also damaged during the game, which Hull won 2-0.

The investigation has been aided by the release of photos of 32 Millwall fans on the Crimestoppers website in July.

If any of the men in question are charged, they will be bailed to appear at a court in Hull.

Chief Inspector Darren Downs of Humberside Police told the Yorkshire Post: "People who know these men well, for example their parents and brothers and friends, have been ringing us to tell us who they are.

"We will process them all, they are going to be arrested and dealt with and hopefully charged to court."

PA Sport

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  1. jesus think thats bad, just wait till they play west­ ham, that will be fun.

    From anderson515, on Thu 20 Aug 1:59AM

  2. f**c chelsea

    From leroy.patrick64, on Fri 14 Aug 3:07PM

  3. The get rid of CFC

    From Ian, on Tue 4 Aug 5:10PM

  4. For the good of the game the Stadium needs to be a safe­ place for everyone, there is no place for fan violence.

    From mclrny, on Tue 4 Aug 4:35PM
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