Fans thanked for their support after Middlesbrough v Sunderland game

Cleveland Police are thanking fans for their support and patience whilst dealing with pockets of disorder at the Middlesbrough FC and Sunderland AFC match on Monday 5th September.

The game saw pockets of disorder including coins and bottles being thrown at officers.

A total of nine arrests were made, and all nine men aged between 18 and 42 were charged and are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Tuesday 20th September.

Match Commander, Chief Inspector Darren Bainbridge, said:

“We would like to thank the Middlesbrough and Sunderland fans who attended the fixture at the Riverside Stadium for their support and patience whilst we dealt with some incidents of disorder.

“We recognise that the vast majority of people attending the fixture were genuine fans who simply wanted to enjoy the game with their families and friends.

“There were, however, pockets of disorder which resulted in arrests and officers having to wear protective equipment. Further enquiries will now be carried out including reviewing footage and this may result in further action being taken.”

Anyone with information regarding disorder or criminality associated with football is asked to report to Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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