One arrest after Middlesbrough and Millwall fans clash following crucial Championship match
One person has been arrested after trouble broke out between rival football fans following Middlesbrough’s crucial 2-1 defeat to Championship promotion rivals Millwall on Good Friday.
Cleveland Police “this type of criminal behaviour has no place in football or our communities” after confirming that an inquiry into the incident is to take place.
Boro’s defeat – inflicted by two goals from old boy Josh Coburn – saw Millwall leapfrog their hosts into the second automatic promotion place in the race to reach the Premier League.
Detective Chief Superintendent Anne-Marie Salwey said on Friday afternoon: “We are aware of reports of disorder at and around Middlesbrough railway station following the conclusion of today’s football match.
“This involved several opposing supporters fighting. At this stage, we are not aware of any member of the public having sustained any injuries.
“One man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and has been taken into police custody.
“A number of officers had been deployed to this fixture, including evidence gathering officer, and a full post‑match investigation will now take place to establish the circumstances and to identify and bring those responsible to justice.
“This type of criminal behaviour has no place in football or our communities.
“We are therefore appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the disorder, or who has relevant mobile phone or dash‑cam footage, to contact police.
“You can do this calling Cleveland Police on 101 or visiting our website quoting reference number 056241.