Man slashed in face during brawl before Millwall's FA Cup win over Everton

A man suffered a slash wound to the face after “disgraceful” disorder before Millwall’s shock FA Cup win over Everton, police said.

Video footage of the incident, which took place near Surrey Quays station before the fourth-round tie, appeared to show the moment one man was slashed in the face with a knife. Police used batons to break up the confrontation.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the scene on Hawkstone Road, Southwark, shortly after 4.30pm, and are urging anybody with any information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Darren Young said: “The behaviour of those involved in this incident is nothing short of disgraceful and those involved can be certain we will be working to identify them. We are aware of the video circulating online which has quite rightly elicited shock and disgust. We are looking at it and urge anyone with information that could assist police to call 101.”

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Police are investigating after a large group of males, believed to be Millwall and Everton fans, began fighting in the street in #Southwark earlier today. Those with info that could assist police should call 101 ref 5117/26 Jan https://t.co/Xl9a3HzTZM pic.twitter.com/RmEY0JaIze


January 26, 2019

Elsewhere, police also had to intervene during Shrewsbury’s 2-2 draw with Wolves after rival fans threw missiles at each other. The game was held up while staff moved ball boys away from the area, resulting in six minutes’ added time – during which Wolves equalised.

Shrewsbury’s manager, Sam Ricketts, said later: “I wouldn’t leave an eight-year-old in the corner with 100 police and fans fighting amongst themselves. [But] six minutes was an awful long time to add – and unfortunately we couldn’t quite hang on.”

source: theguardian.com