Appeal over disorder at West Brom v Wolves match

West Midlands Police want to speak to 25 men.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 25th May 2024

West Midlands Police have released images of 25 men that they want to speak to after disorder broke out at the West Bromwich Albion and Wolves match in January.

Disorder broke out on 28 January at the Hawthorns during the FA cup tie between West Bromwich Albion and Wolves.

Members of the public and police officers were assaulted and injured, missiles were thrown onto the pitch and flares were lit, delaying the restart of the game.

Six arrests were made on the day for offences such as violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.

All have since been bailed while the investigation continues.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Fox from Sandwell Police said: “We won’t tolerate violence of any kind at football matches.

“The disorder which broke out was completely unacceptable.

“The majority of the crowd came in good spirits to support their team but unfortunately a minority caused violence and disrupted the game for everyone.

“As part of our investigation we've identified a number of people we want to speak to and I'd urge anyone who knows them to come forward and give us their names."

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