Metropolitan Police

Subterms

    More stories

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Polish hooligans joined with Hungarian yobs in far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England match

      by

      POLISH hooligans joined forces with Hungarian yobs in a far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England’s World Cup clash.Brazen fans were seen wearing traditional red and white Polish shirts and flying the country’s flag in the visitors’ section at Wembley.
      Polish hooligans joined forces with Hungarian yobs in a far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England’s World Cup clashCredit: Getty
      Fifa, the FA and Scotland Yard have all launched an urgent investigation into the worrying scenes which marred the opening ten minutes of England’s 1-1 qualifier draw with Hungary.
      The ugly confrontation, in which police were beaten back with kicks and punches, prompted fears about the Three Lions’ next home game against Albania.
      It is believed racist thugs from the two Eastern European countries allied in protest at England players taking the knee.
      One former Polish hooligan, who would not be named, said: “The Poles bought tickets en masse and if you look at the footage, you can see slogans relating to Polish hooliganism on their backs.
      “One was wearing a jacket representing Zaglebie Sosnowiec, another had a LKS Lodz jacket on and another was wearing a balaclava with a Polish flag on the front of his hoodie.
      “I saw a Fighting Anchor, a Polish resistance logo, too. This is what they do, the two countries travel around Europe together to these games with notoriety and cause trouble.”
      Polish fans later boasted on social media how they had, “joined forces with their Hungarian brothers to chase the dogs from their Wembley home”.
      Another fan added: “There is a long-standing right-wing alliance between Hungarian and Polish fans.

      “They are united by religion and they are totally opposed to any form of diversity.
      “The same thing will happen again next month when Albania visit Wembley. I guarantee it. It will be a high-risk match.”
      Questions were yesterday being asked as to why the Met Police seemed to be so quickly overwhelmed and why they were not in full riot gear.
      One former riot squad officer told The Sun: “Given the reputation of the Hungarians, I was surprised to see how lightly equipped and dressed officers at the ground were.”
      Cops were attacked after arresting a Hungarian fan accused of racially abusing a steward.
      Tory Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden described the clashes as “deeply disturbing”, adding: There’s clearly still an underlying problem with racism in football.”
      The Met came under fire in July after shambolic scenes at the Euro 2020 final when ticketless England fans stormed gates at Wembley.
      A fan wearing a Polish scarf makes gestures with his fingersCredit: Sportimage
      Yobs with Polish emblems fight with police on the terraces at Wembley More

    • 188 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Eight men arrested after Tottenham star Son Heung-min racially abused online following Man Utd clash

      by

      METROPOLITAN POLICE have confirmed eight arrests over allegations of the racist abuse of Tottenham star Son Heung-min.The Korean forward was targeted with disgusting attacks following April’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.
      Son Heung-min is one of several footballers targeted with disgusting racist abuseCredit: Getty
      Both clubs and the Premier League strongly condemned the incident amid countless cases of footballers being abused online.
      The Met have confirmed eight arrests as a result of an investigation into the racist attacks of a ‘high-profile Tottenham player’.
      The unnamed men were aged between 20 and 32 and lived across the UK, including Dorset, Llanelli, Hartlepool and Cheshire.
      All eight have been released under investigation.
      A further four, including a 63-year-old man, have been interviewed under caution, all of whom have been released as enquiries continue.
      A police statement read: “A Met investigation into a torrent of online racist abuse directed at a high profile London footballer, has resulted in twelve men being arrested or interviewed under caution.
      This sends a powerful message that online abuse is unacceptable and those found guilty will face real-life consequences. Tony BurnettKick It Out
      “The recent police action, which occurred over the past two weeks, culminated yesterday evening (Thursday 20 May) with a man being visited by the Met at his Greater Manchester home address.
      “The twelve men have each been arrested, or interviewed under caution, under suspicion of using words or behaviour, or displaying written material with intent to stir up racial hatred.”
      The Met were alerted to the abuse through Manchester United’s online reporting tool, See Red, and investigated to track down the anonymous account holders.
      The men were then spoken to under ‘suspicion of using words or behaviour, or displaying written material with intent to stir up racial hatred’.
      Tony Burnett, CEO of anti-racism in sport campaign Kick It Out, said: “We are pleased to see these arrests being made, it sends a powerful message that online abuse is unacceptable and those found guilty will face real-life consequences.
      “Social media has become a vehicle for inappropriate behaviour on a societal level and certain people think it’s okay to send abusive messages.

      “We have to make sure we create an environment where online abuse is punished and that the perpetrators are identified as much as possible.
      “These arrests demonstrate the police’s commitment to tackling online abuse and we hope this sends a message to others so they think twice before posting discriminatory abuse.
      “It’s also important that we remain focused on the welfare of those who play, watch and work in football, and receive abuse, and we will continue to offer our support to those who need it.”
      In April, United handed out suspensions to six club members, including three season ticket holders, accused of abusing Son online.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      Ryan Mason says all of the players have pain after Son Heung-min is left in tears on the field following Carabao Cup final loss More