As the investigation into the massive fight that followed the football game proceeds, police want to talk to these men.
Following the Wigan vs. Bolton game, police are looking into the altercation.
Police investigating a huge brawl that broke out following the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic football match earlier this year have released pictures of three men they want to speak to.
Violence erupted on Market Street in Westhoughton following the football match on August 19. Police said at the time that at least 50 people were involved in a violent brawl, with video footage capturing the chaotic scenes between the football fans.
A Section 34 Dispersal Order was issued to make people leave the area. One man needed hospital treatment, police said.
So far, 15 suspects have been arrested in relation to the violence. Two men were detained immediately afterwards
Yesterday, a man – aged in his 30s – handed himself into a police station. All 15 suspects have been released on bail.
Today, police released pictures of three more men they want to speak to about the brawl. They said the investigation ‘is still very much a live inquiry’.
Anyone who recognises the men, or who has any information about what happened, is being urged to come forward. Superintendent Danny O’Neil, of GMP’s Bolton district, said: “We have made several arrests around this incident, but it is still very much a live inquiry.
“We are building a strong case and want to hear from anyone who was in Westhoughton at around 4:30pm on the 19th of August. There were innocent people caught up in the violence and that simply will not be tolerated.”
Bolton Councillor Arthur Price, who represents Westhoughton North, was left stunned by the scenes following the tragedy. He told the Manchester Evening News, “It’s something we definitely don’t want to see again.”
“It is simply unacceptable behaviour, putting everyone on Market Street in danger. I’ve watched the video, and it involves innocent people.
“A woman was trying to get over a wall in one that I observed. I must admit that we had excellent service from the police. They quickly gained control of it.”
