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Wednesday, 8 May, 2002, 16:11 GMT 17:11 UK
Ten more Millwall suspects sought
Pictures of 10 people suspected in being involved in the rioting following a Division One play-off match
between Millwall and Birmingham City have been released.
Almost 100 police officers were injured in the trouble after the club's bitter defeat by City last week. Dozens of police horses were also injured when they came under attack from a barrage of missiles for more than an hour. Crowds threw bricks, paving stones, a chisel, flares and fireworks at police and two cars were set alight.
The new photographs are taken from CCTV cameras and footage shot outside the London club's New Den ground. Police have already released images of six other men they want to interview. Six people have appeared in court in connection with the violence, which senior Metropolitan Police officers described as among the worst they have seen. Violence Detective Chief Inspector Peter Newman, leading Operation Zampa set up to trace the thugs, said: "The Met is determined to track down those responsible for the shocking behaviour of a certain element of Millwall supporters that night.
"We are very grateful for the response from the public in this investigation who I'm sure are as disgusted as we are with the acts of violence committed in the name of football. "They have helped us to identify five men out of the six pictures released so far." The Met said after the disturbances that it was considering suing the club for the damage caused. Millwall officials have apologised for the actions of the club's supporters. The club is considering restrictions on visiting fans next season and on its fans travelling to away fixtures. Incident room 020 7230 1354 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
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