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Can you id pitch invasion football fans? - PICTURES
POLICE have appealed for help in identifying soccer fans involved in a pitch invasion at Barnsley.
Photographs of four football fans have been issued by police. Trouble flared during the match between the Reds and Wolves in April when supporters ran on to the pitch at Oakwell.
The game was marred by pitch invasions, with Wolves fans twice running on to the pitch - once when their team equalised and at the final whistle when the 1-1 draw signalled the clinching of the Championship title.
Mounted police were forced on to the pitch to keep rival fans apart.
Sgt David Lock, who policed the game, said: "These are clear images and I urge anyone who can help identify these men to come forward.
"The actions of a few can have wider implications on the club and the general enjoyment and safety of fans and this behaviour should not be tolerated by Barnsley folk.
"We are working closely with Barnsley Football Club to ensure that their true supporters can enjoy watching their team without public order offences and I ask that you work with us to achieve this."
An 18-year-old man, from Great Houghton, Barnsley, has been charged with a public order offence and the assault of a police horse during the pitch invasion
A 40-year-old man has also been charged with a public order offence and bailed until July 6.
Anyone able to identify the four men police now want to trace should call 01226 736030, quoting BX 188/09.
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