Sheffield United fan eliminated from enquiries over '˜flash bang' device at Blackburn Rovers game
Following a CCTV appeal circulated earlier this month in relation to an incident at the Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United FC match in October, officers have now identified a man.
However, he has now been eliminated from enquiries and the investigation is ongoing and police in Lancashire continue to appeal for information about the incident.
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Hide AdOn Wednesday, October 3 at around 7.45pm, the two teams met at Ewood Park, Blackburn, to play in an EFL Championship fixture.
A short time after kick off, it is reported that a flash bang was set off in the ground, where SUFC fans were sitting. Officers believe that the item was thrown into the crowd by a fan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police directly by emailing PC160 Moore, the Blackburn Rovers Dedicated Football Officer, on [email protected], or PC545 Fish on [email protected].
You can also call 101 and ask for Lancashire Constabulary.