On Air Now

Mark O'Sullivan

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Police launch appeal following 'large fight' after Leicester City vs Aston Villa game

You are viewing content from Fosse 107 Hinckley and Nuneaton. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

So far, 11 men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Detectives are investigating a large fight in Leicester city centre and are appealing for help to identify a number of men who they believe may have information.

The incident happened in New Walk following the Leicester City versus Aston Villa game on Saturday 23 April.

So far, 11 men – supporters of both teams – have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

However, a number of men believed to have been involved have not been identified.

Detective Constable Ahmed Dada, the investigating officer, said: “I’m appealing for public help to identify those men pictured as I believe they may have information about what happened and can assist with the ongoing investigation.

“If you recognise anyone and know who they are – or indeed you’re one of these men – then please get in touch. Any information you’re able to provide could help.”

You can pass on information by visiting and quoting reference 22*230490.

Those pictured below are believed to be supporters of Leicester City:

Those pictured below are believed to be supporters of Aston Villa:

AVFC collage.jpg

 

More from Local News

Five Day Forecast

  • Thu

    Heavy Rain

    10°C

  • Fri

    Medium-level cloud

    10°C

  • Sat

    Light rain

    9°C

  • Sun

    Light rain shower

    11°C

  • Mon

    Sunny intervals

    14°C

On Air Now and Next

  • Mark O'Sullivan

    3:00pm - 7:00pm

    Mark gets you home with the latest travel.

  • Stephan Cole

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Stephan has the perfect playlist for your evening.

Follow us on Social Media