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Twelve fans arrested after Leeds - Millwall match
TWELVE people have been arrested after trouble at last night's football match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road.
West Yorkshire Police said the fans were held for public disorder and criminal damage offences which happened during and after the game at the Leeds ground.
Leeds beat Millwall 2-0 to put themselves back into contention for the League One play-offs.
Police said no-one was injured but there had been several instances of public order and criminal damage.
All those arrested were Leeds United fans.
Police said nine people had been charged with various crimes, including public order offences and drunk and disorderly. They are expected to appear before magistrates in Leeds next month.
Three others have been bailed.
Those arrested came from Blackpool, Hartlepool, with the bulk from West Yorkshire. All are understood to be Leeds United supporters.
A police spokesman said: "There were a few incidents of sporadic disorder both inside and outside the ground, during and after the game, which resulted in a total of 12 people being arrested for public disorder and criminal damage."
Police had mounted a major intelligence operation for the match, to help find those involved with violence at Hull City last month.
Officers said they would film supporters in and around Elland Road to support Humberside Police's efforts to identify people involved in the disorder during the FA Cup tie between Hull City and Millwall on January 24.
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