29 fans charged after violent disorder at Grimsby Town game
Grimsby Town and Sheffield United fans clashed outside Blundell Park in July.
29 men have been charged with violent disorder after Grimsby Town and Sheffield United's clash in July.
Police have warned that they will not tolerate anybody causing trouble during their Checkatrade match tonight.
17 are from the Grimsby area and 12 from Sheffield.
It's the first game in charge for Grimsby manager Marcus Bignot tonight.
Superintendent Dave Hall said:
“We are taking a zero tolerance approach to those seeking to cause trouble.
“We have a strong policing operation in place and will be taking positive action to ensure that it’s a safe and enjoyable family event, for true fans to come along and cheer on their team.
“Today we are warning those planning to come along to get involved in violence and disorder that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated and we will take the strongest possible action against anyone found to be involved.”
“This is not the end of the matter. Even where we have found that the behaviour of those involved does not meet the criminal threshold, we have taken civil action to seek banning orders.
“We have already secured a three year banning order against 18-year-old Grimsby Town fan Lewis Sewell and are seeking further orders against 15 other individuals, which are currently going through the court process.
“There is no place for this kind of violence and disorder around what should be an enjoyable, family friendly activity, supporting your local team."