Fans arrested at football match
Football fans who attended a local match this week may face criminal injury claims after eleven people were arrested in the build-up for a fight, at a Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
A police spokesperson confirmed that eleven men were held on suspicion for an array of offences including personal injury, public order, affray and criminal damage.
It was Wayne Rooney’s last minute score that sealed the 3-1 victory on the night, but aggravated the fierce rivals.
Before the latest arrest, seven people were detained in the run-up to the match, three in Oldham and Preston and four in Manchester. The arrests were made on the grounds of violent disorder.
Around 1,300 stewards and 400 police officers worked to keep order and prevent objects that could be used as missiles being taken into the ground for the Carling Cup semi-final second leg. Officers were able to seize darts, a snooker ball and golf balls that they believed would have been used as missiles. The security for the game included metal detecting arches at a nearby Metro station.
Nearly 1,000 United fans turned up minutes before kick-off and tried to force their way into the ground without tickets.
Earlier, Greater Manchester Police said they would use powers to enable them to make any supporters who were covering their faces remove headgear or hoods.
Last week's match between City and United witnessed 18 arrests as irregular violence flared up inside and around the City of Manchester stadium.
Others have since handed themselves in after "wanted" pictures were published online and other media outlets.
Assistant Chief Constable said that he hopes the managers will talk to the players, so a peaceful match will occur and calm the spectators: “I know managers will be talking to players at team briefings and the referee will talk to the captains before the game as well. In the heat of the moment I hope the players will remain professional and not do anything silly.”
Yobs wanted after United Cup tie fight
In similar news more football fans are wanted in connection with a major disruption at a Barnsley v Manchester United cup tie.
Chaos broke out in the first half of the Carling Cup match at Oakwell on October 26th. Catering staff were forced to barricade themselves inside a food kiosk for 25 minutes as United fans ransacked stock and stole cash from tills, and one police officer suffered a minor facial injury due to the disorder.
Eight fans – four United and four Barnsley – were arrested at the time. Police wearing riot-gear were pelted with bottles as they tried to restore order in the North Stand and police dogs were used to move fans back from the pitch.
The FA launched an investigation and warned any fans involved in the trouble would face a lengthy ban from football grounds.
It is unknown if any compensation claims will be filed.Updated on 1/28/2010