Graphic pictures displaying soccer followers storming the pitch at a Melbourne A-league match have been launched as police hunt for all concerned.
More than 150 spectators stormed AAMI Park area on Saturday evening through the first half of the match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne FC.
Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King had been injured – Glover struck with a steel bucket filled with sand in what Victoria Police referred to as a “disgraceful” show.
A cameraman was additionally allegedly struck at the back of a head with a flare.
Men police wish to converse with over the AAMI Park chaos at Saturday evening’s Melbourne Derby. Picture: Victoria PoliceSource: Supplied
Thirteen alleged hooligans have thus far been charged over the incident and 20 males have been recognized by Victoria Police.
More than 80 flares and fireworks had been launched as a part of the show.
New movies present a number of males violently throwing trolleys and buckets as they stormed the pitch.
Others clashed with safety after making their manner out of the stands.
Four males allegedly chargeable for assaults on the sector have all both been charged or recognized by police.
The individual allegedly chargeable for throwing a flare at a cameraman has additionally been charged on summons.
The match was cancelled on Saturday after the incident. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,Source: Supplied
The different individuals who detectives have recognized are for alleged offences regarding felony harm and discharging flares and missiles.
They will now all be interviewed as quickly as potential, in accordance with Victoria Police, with extra fees anticipated to be laid within the coming days.
All of those that have been charged had been bailed to seem on the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 27 February, whereas the remaining will probably be charged on summons.
A complete of 150 soccer followers entered the pitch on Saturday. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,Source: Supplied
An further ten individuals have now been charged, bringing the entire quantity to 13.
A complete of 150 soccer followers ran onto the sector through the match with roughly $150,000 value of harm was triggered to the venue.
Detectives are persevering with to enchantment for public help in relation to felony harm and launch of flares and missiles together with chairs, buckets and bottles through the pitch invasion.
