Leeds-blades violence: New appeal for last three suspects

DETECTIVES investigating football violence involving Leeds United and Sheffield United supporters today launched a new appeal to trace three men who remain unidentified.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2013, 16:56 BST
These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.
These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.

The three remaining men are all believed to be Sheffield United supporters, who clashed with Leeds fans after two coaches returning from Sheffield United’s away game against Carlisle stopped in Leeds on Saturday, 8 December, last year.

Violence flared in Spencer’s pub on Mill Hill, Leeds, with windows being smashed and several people, including the landlord. injured. 11 men, including Leeds United and Sheffield United supporters, have previously been identified from CCTV pictures.

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Det Insp Mark Waine said: “I would ask people to look at the CCTV images and get in touch if they recognise the men.

These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.
These men remain unidentified following disorder in Spencer's pub on Mill Hill, Leeds.

“This was an unprovoked and violent incident that would have been extremely frightening for those working and relaxing inside the bar at the time.

“Football related violence, be it inside or outside a football stadium, is something we will not tolerate. Through our dedicated Football Intelligence Unit we work hard to prevent this type of crime and will always pursue, with the full weight of the law, anyone involved in this type of violence.”

Anyone with information should call Holbeck CID on 0113 241 4732 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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