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Ten football fans are being hunted after “alleged attacks”, “violent disorder” and a “suspected homophobic offence” at the Millwall v Crystal Palace FA Cup match.

Police are looking for nine men in connection with allegedly attacking opposing fans and one man who they suspect of a “homophobic public order offence” at a Millwall home game.

Officers from the Met’s Football Investigation Team are appealing for help to identify nine men following violent disorder at a MIllwall v Crystal Palace FA Cup game at The Den stadium in January. Photo: Met Police

The FA Cup contest between Millwall and Crystal Palace took place on January 8, 2022, at The Den in South Bermondsey.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “The Met’s football investigation team are appealing for help to identify nine men following violent disorder at a Millwall v Crystal Palace game.

Police are appealing to help identify one man in image 073971 in connection with a suspected homophobic public order offence in the stands during the match. Photo: Met Police

“They are sought following alleged attacks on opposing fans at around 2.45pm on January 8.

“They are also appealing to help identify one man in connection with a suspected homophobic public order offence in the stands during the match.”

Anyone who recognises any of these people or has any information about them is urged to contact police on 101 and quote the image reference number.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or tweet @MetCC with any information.

Millwall v Crystal Palace: Police hunt for match fans after alleged ‘attacks’ and ‘homophobia’