POLICE GOES AFTER UNRULY FANS FOR INVADING PITCH IN MILLWALL VS BRADFORD PLAYOFF

WEMBLEY, London – Detectives from the Met’s Central Football Unit and Public Order Command are now after the 12 unruly fans that invaded Wembley pitch during a playoff between Millwall and Bradford City in League One playoff final.

In releasing images of 12 men, the police said they would like to trace and interrogate them for the incident.

On Saturday, 20 May, Millwall played Bradford City at Wembley Stadium in the League One Play-Off Final. Following the final whistle, a large number of fans from the Millwall section ran onto the field of play.

Some of those fans ran directly to the Bradford City half of the pitch and began to taunt the opposing team’s players and fans.

Detective Sergeant Neil Gunn, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “We would like to speak to those pictured in connection with offences including incursion onto the pitch, and possible offences under the Public Order Act.

“Anyone who is able to identify any of those pictured is asked to contact the investigation team directly on 020 8246 9388.”

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org, or tweet information @MetCC.