Three men have been charged after more than 150 spectators stormed onto the pitch at AAMI Park, as Victoria Police continue the hunt for additional culprits.
The match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was abandoned after more than 150 spectators stormed onto the field at AAMI Park and attacked goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King and a TV cameraman.
Police have released more photos of people they want for questioning over the Melbourne Derby pitch invasion. Picture: Supplied/ Victoria Police. An 18-year-old Alphington man, is the third person to be charged over a separate alleged assault on Glover. Further images have been released of football fans police wish to speak to, as they continue the crackdown on the hooligans.
At least four men were injured amid the chaos, including the goalkeeper, cameraman and two security guards, while bottles were thrown at members of Victoria's Public Order Response team.Fans invade the pitch resulting in a cancelled A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory. Picture: Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images.
“But those who are too weak and too cowardly to hand themselves in, they’ll be caught and they’ll be dealt with."
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