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Posted by Editor on 30th January 2010 at 12:26 PM
Hunt for derby offenders
Police have issued images of people believed to have been involved in the disorder at last week's Manchester derby.

On Tuesday 19 January 2010, a small minority, believed to involve both sets of fans, caused disorder inside the City of Manchester Stadium and prior to the match.

A number of CCTV images have been released and police are appealing for the public's help identifying the people involved.

Superintendent Craig Thompson of North Manchester division said: "At last week's match there were a small number of so called football fans who marred an otherwise enjoyable game.

"The people who caused the disorder are a disgrace to the vast majority of peaceful and genuine fans who simply wanted to enjoy the match.

"When we catch these people, and be assured we will, they could become subject to football banning orders, which in simple terms means they will banned from attending football matches.

"If you recognise the people pictured, please get in touch, we need to find those responsible so we can stop them from ruining matches for anyone else."

Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Head of Specialist Response said: "After the match last week I made it clear that we would not simply forget what happened.

"While the people involved may think they have got away with it, we have spent the past few days reviewing evidence and we are working hard to catch those responsible.

"These people must be held accountable for their behaviour."

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 3535 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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