Police seek 'Sheffield Wednesday fans' over racist chanting on train
British Transport Police are investigating after a group of football fans - believed to be Sheffield Wednesday supporters - were heard chanting racist songs on a train packed with families
British Transport Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a group of football fans - believed to be Sheffield Wednesday supporters - were heard chanting racist songs on a train packed with families.
It happened on Saturday 5 March, shortly after 8pm as the train travelled between Woodhouse, Sheffield and Retford.
The Owls lost 1-0 in a South Yorkshire derby against Rotherham United at home.
Investigating officer PC Dermott Carlin said: “A group of around five football fans, believed to be Sheffield Wednesday supporters, were travelling on the 7.49pm Northern Rail service from Sheffield to Lincoln and chanting racist songs to the obvious distress of fellow passengers.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who might have witnessed this anti social and racist display. Loutish and racist behaviour like this has no place on the rail network and will not be tolerated.”
Officers want to speak to a man in this CCTV image who they believe could help with their investigation.
“I believe this man will have vital information which could greatly assist our investigation," said PC Carlin.
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference 241 of 15/3 .