South Wales Police
Operation Panther 42
Can you help us trace 16 people as part of an investigation into disorder before and after the Cardiff City v Bristol City game in February?
There were incidents of public order, violence and criminal damage involving Bristol City fans outside the Cardiff City Stadium and in St Mary Street on Saturday, February 16.
Following the disorder, South Wales Police set-up an investigation called Operation Panther to identify and arrest those involved, sending out a clear message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
As a result 16 men aged between 16 and 38 from the Bristol and Farnborough areas have being arrested. Of these:
•Three have been convicted resulting in football banning orders
•One man is awaiting sentence
•A further six individuals are due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court next month charged with public order offences.
•Six remain on bail pending further enquiries.
Police are now appealing to the public to help identify a further 16 people.
Football liaison officer, Pc Christian Evans said: “This incident did not involve any home vans and the vast majority of away supporters behaved impeccably but unfortunately a small minority were intent on causing trouble.
“We are committed to keeping football a safe environment where people are able to take their families without fear of violence. If anyone recognises someone in the pictures I would urge them to call us.”
A spokesman for Bristol City Football Club said: “We have worked very hard in recent years to attract younger supporters and families to Ashton Gate. Establishing ourselves at the heart of the community is one of the key pillars of the club’s future development.
“We were recently awarded the Football League’s Family Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year.
“Bristol City Football Club represents a wide community and we recognise that different people will choose to express their support for their team in different ways.
“We welcome this diversity in support but incidents such as those which allegedly took place in Cardiff pose a serious threat to our desire to make Bristol City Football Club a place where people can watch a game safely and securely.
“Anyone who is found guilty of a criminal offence arising from these incidents will not be welcome at Bristol City Football Club in the future and we will full support any banning orders which the courts may impose.”
If you recognise someone in these pictures or have information regarding the incident please contact Pc Evans on 07584 883154 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting Operation Panther.
Operation Panther 42
Can you help us trace 16 people as part of an investigation into disorder before and after the Cardiff City v Bristol City game in February?
There were incidents of public order, violence and criminal damage involving Bristol City fans outside the Cardiff City Stadium and in St Mary Street on Saturday, February 16.
Following the disorder, South Wales Police set-up an investigation called Operation Panther to identify and arrest those involved, sending out a clear message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
As a result 16 men aged between 16 and 38 from the Bristol and Farnborough areas have being arrested. Of these:
•Three have been convicted resulting in football banning orders
•One man is awaiting sentence
•A further six individuals are due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court next month charged with public order offences.
•Six remain on bail pending further enquiries.
Police are now appealing to the public to help identify a further 16 people.
Football liaison officer, Pc Christian Evans said: “This incident did not involve any home vans and the vast majority of away supporters behaved impeccably but unfortunately a small minority were intent on causing trouble.
“We are committed to keeping football a safe environment where people are able to take their families without fear of violence. If anyone recognises someone in the pictures I would urge them to call us.”
A spokesman for Bristol City Football Club said: “We have worked very hard in recent years to attract younger supporters and families to Ashton Gate. Establishing ourselves at the heart of the community is one of the key pillars of the club’s future development.
“We were recently awarded the Football League’s Family Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year.
“Bristol City Football Club represents a wide community and we recognise that different people will choose to express their support for their team in different ways.
“We welcome this diversity in support but incidents such as those which allegedly took place in Cardiff pose a serious threat to our desire to make Bristol City Football Club a place where people can watch a game safely and securely.
“Anyone who is found guilty of a criminal offence arising from these incidents will not be welcome at Bristol City Football Club in the future and we will full support any banning orders which the courts may impose.”
If you recognise someone in these pictures or have information regarding the incident please contact Pc Evans on 07584 883154 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting Operation Panther.