Appeal Launched Following Football Match Disorder

Police have re-released pictures of six people they still wish to speak to as part of an investigation into a large-scale public disorder at the end of the Chelsea v Cardiff City match in February 2010.

Previous appeals have been issued through the media, resulting in 96 people being charged with offences relating to the disorder, of which 59 have currently been convicted.

Detective Superintendent William Lyle of Hammersmith and Fulham Borough said: "Whilst we have been successful in charging a large number of people in relation to this disorder, the investigation to identify others involved continues. We are committed to keeping football a safe environment for families and are particularly keen to speak to six individuals.”

The 5th round FA Cup match took place at Stamford Bridge at 12 noon on Saturday 13 February 2010.

On the morning of the match in excess of 100 Chelsea supporters began to gather in the West Brompton area. They moved towards the North End Road where they gathered in two groups. Following the arrival of three coaches of Cardiff supporters several clashes took place in the Fulham Road area between the groups, the most serious leading to smoke bombs being let off.

Police dispersed the group and the crowds made their way into the stadium. Chelsea supporters, who did not have tickets for the match, continued to watch the game in pubs in the area.

As the final whistle blew opposing supporters made their way to the Fulham Road close to the junction with Holmead Road.

Tension between the two groups quickly escalated and police formed a line between the supporters in a bid to separate them. A number of Cardiff supporters broke off from the main group onto the Kings Road, where they were met by a group of Chelsea fans.

Over 200 people took part in serious public disorder in the Kings Road area - missiles, including road cones and bricks, were thrown. During the incident a number of officers were injured, with one male PC sustaining a facial injury that required surgery.

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