" Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:36 pm
Three Millwall fans arrested in dramatic dawn raids over hooliganism as police release 17 pictures of 'yobs' they want to trace
Fights broke out in the stands during the Lions' semi-final loss to Wigan
Scotland Yard arrests men, 21, 22 and 27, at homes in London
Total number held rises to 23, and police are searching for 17 more suspects
By MARTIN ROBINSON
PUBLISHED: 08:30, 23 April 2013
Police have arrested three men in dawn raids today over violence at the FA Cup semi-final match between Millwall and Wigan at Wembley Stadium earlier this month.
One of the crown jewels of the English football calendar was marred when fights erupted among the Lions supporters, leaving some fans with bloodied noses and younger ones weeping as they watched fans and officers clash.
Scotland Yard said this morning the men, aged 21, 22 and 27, were arrested at addresses in London by officers from Operation Arrowtip, which targets football-related crime.
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Raid: Police make an arrest during an early morning operation in response to recent football violence among Millwall fans at Wembley this month
Hooliganism: Fights erupted among the Lions supporters and others rushed police, leaving some fans with injuries
Announcement: Scotland Yard said this morning the men, aged 21, 22 and 27, were arrested at addresses in London by officers from Operation Arrowtip
Trouble broke out between supporters during the FA Cup Millwall and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on Saturday April 13
So far 23 people have been arrested in relation to violence at the semi-final, during which Millwall fans attacked police and fought among themselves inside and outside the ground.
Violence escalated after Wigan scored their winning goal on Saturday April 13, with television pictures showing police heavily outnumbered and defending themselves with batons.
A further 17 pictures have been released of people at the match who police want to speak to.
More arrests over FA Cup semi-final violence
Wanted: These are 17 (above and below) football fans suspected of being involved in disorder at the FA Cup semi-final, and police want them identified
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes said: 'Large-scale violence and disorder at football matches is completely unacceptable. People attending matches expect to be able to do so in a safe and friendly environment.
'We have had an excellent response from the public, who have identified people in nine of the 10 images already released. Some have since handed themselves in to police, and to date, we have arrested 23 people. Three have been charged.
'The investigation team is working through many more calls and CCTV to identify all those involved in the disorder. We expect to make further arrests.
'Our message is clear. Violence at football is unacceptable. If you were involved in the violence come forward and speak with us. We will pursue all those responsible.'
Bad end: Many fans looked horrified as rows erupted in the stands after the disappointing match for Millwall
Discipline: Police officers wield batons as they attempt to stop supporters fighting amongst themselves during the FA Cup
Fights broke out in the stands during the Lions' semi-final loss to Wigan
Scotland Yard arrests men, 21, 22 and 27, at homes in London
Total number held rises to 23, and police are searching for 17 more suspects
By MARTIN ROBINSON
PUBLISHED: 08:30, 23 April 2013
Police have arrested three men in dawn raids today over violence at the FA Cup semi-final match between Millwall and Wigan at Wembley Stadium earlier this month.
One of the crown jewels of the English football calendar was marred when fights erupted among the Lions supporters, leaving some fans with bloodied noses and younger ones weeping as they watched fans and officers clash.
Scotland Yard said this morning the men, aged 21, 22 and 27, were arrested at addresses in London by officers from Operation Arrowtip, which targets football-related crime.
Scroll down for video
Raid: Police make an arrest during an early morning operation in response to recent football violence among Millwall fans at Wembley this month
Hooliganism: Fights erupted among the Lions supporters and others rushed police, leaving some fans with injuries
Announcement: Scotland Yard said this morning the men, aged 21, 22 and 27, were arrested at addresses in London by officers from Operation Arrowtip
Trouble broke out between supporters during the FA Cup Millwall and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on Saturday April 13
So far 23 people have been arrested in relation to violence at the semi-final, during which Millwall fans attacked police and fought among themselves inside and outside the ground.
Violence escalated after Wigan scored their winning goal on Saturday April 13, with television pictures showing police heavily outnumbered and defending themselves with batons.
A further 17 pictures have been released of people at the match who police want to speak to.
More arrests over FA Cup semi-final violence
Wanted: These are 17 (above and below) football fans suspected of being involved in disorder at the FA Cup semi-final, and police want them identified
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes said: 'Large-scale violence and disorder at football matches is completely unacceptable. People attending matches expect to be able to do so in a safe and friendly environment.
'We have had an excellent response from the public, who have identified people in nine of the 10 images already released. Some have since handed themselves in to police, and to date, we have arrested 23 people. Three have been charged.
'The investigation team is working through many more calls and CCTV to identify all those involved in the disorder. We expect to make further arrests.
'Our message is clear. Violence at football is unacceptable. If you were involved in the violence come forward and speak with us. We will pursue all those responsible.'
Bad end: Many fans looked horrified as rows erupted in the stands after the disappointing match for Millwall
Discipline: Police officers wield batons as they attempt to stop supporters fighting amongst themselves during the FA Cup
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Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:41 pm
scummy thugs living in the past 
Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:16 pm
The Muppet Show 2013
Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:37 pm
Seems a touch heavy-handed. I can understand a morning raid for a drug bust or something of that nature. To pick up this bunch of wee fannies they could have gone round when they were watching Jeremy Kyle eating cereal at 2 in the afternoon.
Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:42 pm
ToadBalls wrote:Seems a touch heavy-handed. I can understand a morning raid for a drug bust or something of that nature. To pick up this bunch of wee fannies they could have gone round when they were watching Jeremy Kyle eating cereal at 2 in the afternoon.
Exactly, a knock on the door would have done it.
Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:35 pm
They had 8,607 at the Den tonight.
Re: " Millwall fans Raided this morning "
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:24 am
It used to do my head in when I saw football lads actually being dawn raided on the news, It doesnt really happen up here as most lads are known to the old bill, a knock is a better solution for all involved. But remember South Sout/East London is a different kettle of fish, guns, knifes and some right idiots down there, I guess they just cant take the chance