More arrests made in connection with violence after Middlesbrough V Millwall game
10 more men have been arrested, following violence which broke out after the Middlesbrough V Millwall game earlier this month
Last updated 30th Apr 2026
10 more men have been arrested, following violence which broke out after the Middlesbrough V Millwall game earlier this month.
Trouble flared near the station after Boro lost 2-1 to their promotion rivals in the Championship on Good Friday.
The men were detained following strike days on Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April.
Following an early morning briefing, officers from the proactive and matrix disruption teams executed arrest attempts at 11 properties including in Ingleby Barwick, Thornaby, Middlesbrough and Stockton.
Ten men were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and taken to police custody for questioning. Since then, they have been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.
As part of the arrests, officers searched their homes and seized evidential items including clothing to assist with the investigation.
It comes after violence occurred at and around Middlesbrough railway station following the conclusion of the MFC v Millwall FC match on Friday 3 April involving several opposing supporters fighting. Two men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of violent disorder and was released on conditional bail.
Since then, a post-match review took place including obtaining and reviewing footage to identify those involved, leading to the operational activity.
The details of all 12 arrested are:
A 63-year-old man from Coronation Green in Middlesbrough
A 57-year-old man from Kingsley Road in Stockton
A 59-year-old man from Cayton Drive in Middlesbrough
A 38-year-old man from Ingram Road in Middlesbrough
A 39-year-old man from Downham Avenue in Middlesbrough
A 39-year-old man from Stoneacre Avenue in Ingleby Barwick
A 53-year-old man was from Buttercup Avenue in Wynyard
A 23-year-old man from Maria Drive in Stockton
A 62-year-old man from Mitchell Avenue in Thornaby
A 31-year-old man from Furrow Grange in Middlesbrough
A 34-year-old man from Bowley Walk in Middlesbrough – arrested on Friday 3 April
A 25-year-old man from Frant Close in London – arrested on Friday 3 April
T/Chief Superintendent Martin Hopps, Cleveland Police’s head of operations, said: “The majority of people who go to football games do so for an enjoyable and fun time, meaning it is rare for violence associated to occur. However, when it does, we will ensure action is taken so people know there is absolutely no place for it in our communities.
“These targeted arrests are an example of that. It shows the robust action we will take and is testament to our commitment in keeping members of the public safe, before, during and after the matches.
“The message is clear, if you choose to partake in violence we will not stop until you have been identified, arrested and dealt with appropriately.”