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Arrest after ‘distressing’ footage shown at match

A man in his 20s is arrested following an incident at Middlesbrough vs Wolves on Saturday.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:58 PM
Arrest after ‘distressing’ footage shown at match
Key Things to Know
  • A 20-year-old was arrested for displaying a distressing phone message during a football match.
  • The incident occurred during Middlesbrough's 1-0 Championship win over Wolves at the Riverside Stadium.
  • Cleveland Police launched an investigation after social media footage showed the message "police killed your own."
The Story in 60 Seconds

A 20-year-old football fan has been arrested after displaying a potentially alarming and distressing message on a phone during a match, according to Cleveland Police. The arrest followed circulation of social media images showing a phone screen displaying the words "police killed your own" during Middlesbrough's 1-0 win over Wolves at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Cleveland Police confirmed the individual was detained on suspicion of a public order offense immediately after footage surfaced. A Wolves spokesperson condemned the behavior, stating the club will assist authorities with inquiries and apply its disciplinary process for policy breaches.

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