16/04/2013
Arrests Made Following Football Violence
Two men have been arrested in connection with violence during the FA Cup semi-final held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Fourteen people were arrested, twelve of which were identified as Millwall fans and two as Wigan supporters.
Det Ch Insp Andy Barnes said: "The violence seen at the Millwall v Wigan FA Cup fixture over the weekend is completely unacceptable.
"A significant investigation is now under way to identify all involved in order to bring them to justice in a swift and robust manner."
43-year-old Terance Cape, of Peckham, south-east London, was charged with racially aggravated behaviour.
And 53-year-old Richard Freeman, of St Neots, Cambridgeshire, was charged with breaching bail conditions.
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Fourteen people were arrested, twelve of which were identified as Millwall fans and two as Wigan supporters.
Det Ch Insp Andy Barnes said: "The violence seen at the Millwall v Wigan FA Cup fixture over the weekend is completely unacceptable.
"A significant investigation is now under way to identify all involved in order to bring them to justice in a swift and robust manner."
43-year-old Terance Cape, of Peckham, south-east London, was charged with racially aggravated behaviour.
And 53-year-old Richard Freeman, of St Neots, Cambridgeshire, was charged with breaching bail conditions.
(H/CD)
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