Leeds United vs Birmingham City: 11 arrested after Elland Road crowd trouble
Police say they made 11 arrests after crowd trouble broke out after Leeds 1-0 win over Birmingham at Elland Road on Saturday.
Birmingham have confirmed after a segment of the travelling support appeared to clash with authorities and stewards at 27, theyll explore incidents of crowd disturbances.
West Yorkshire Police released a statement confirming that issue broke outinside and outside the ground which led to many game stewards suffering slight injuries.
Police Officers have been ongoing this day after public order events at Saturdays football game between Leeds United and Birmingham City at Elland Road, a police statement said. Leeds District Police are appealing for witnesses after disease incidents inside and away from the ground after the fixture.
They also included a public order event in the Birmingham City fans stand in the end of the match and a subsequent public order incident at the playground outside Elland Road.
Police resources were deployed beyond the ground between supporters during the episode which lasted for approximately 45 minutes before fans dispersed.
Trainers made 11 arrests in total, mainly for public order offences. Minor accidents were reported to a number of game stewards.
Chief Inspector Jon Arrowsuch, Match Commander of this event, said:Our enquires are continuing into the events which took place at this afternoons game.
Police resources were deployed out Elland Road and officials made 11 arrests in total for offences both indoors and outside the ground. Clearly these were and we will be examining CCTV footage and working together with both clubs since we investigate what happened.
Anyone with info regarding public order offences committed is asked to contact Leeds District Police about 101 referencing Police log 531 of October 19.
A Birmingham spokesperson told Sky Sports News:The club and its safety team will be investigating what exactly happened in combination with law enforcement and all relevant parties.
As a club we have a zero tolerance policy towards repeated behaviour and any subsequent action we will reflect that.
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