Appeal launched after fight involving hundreds of people in Sheffield

Crowds gathered at the Pakistan Muslim Centre last May - as an event marking Eritrean independence turned violent

Police have released images of dozens of men they want to speak to in connection with the violence
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19th Mar 2025

Police have released pictures of dozens of people they want to trace, after an event marking Eritrean independence in Sheffield last year turned violent.

Hundreds of people were involved in what police call 'large-scale disorder', including fighting with weapons, outside the Pakistan Muslim Centre last May 25.

It's believed around 200 people had gathered at the scene when clashes broke out, causing extensive damage to the building and nearby cars.

Several people were seriously injured.

To date 18 people have been charged in connection with what happened, with offences ranging from violent disorder to possession of an offensive weapon.

Anyone who recognises the men pictured is being urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

Detective Inspector Lee Wilson, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Our investigation has been moving at pace, with a significant number of charges being made in connection to this awful incident.

“We will continue our enquiries until we have brought the people responsible before the courts, to be held accountable for their actions.”

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