Arrests made at Birmingham City v Hull City match

Both men remain in police custody.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 26th Oct 2023

A man was arrested at Birmingham City FC’s game against Hull City at St Andrews.

Officers spotted a man wanted for questioning after a BCFC player was racially abused during the match against Huddersfield on 3 October.

They moved in to arrest the 52-year-old shortly after kick-off on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

Another man, aged 20, was also arrested just after full-time on suspicion of assaulting a steward.

Both remain in custody for questioning.

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