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Further arrest over Millwall FA Cup violence

After police dawn raids this morning led to the arrests of three people wanted in connection with violence at an FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan at Wembley, a further man has handed himself in.

The 34-year-old was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder at a south London police station.

We have had an excellent response from the public, and we believe that we have identified everyone in those ten images previously released.

Some have since handed themselves in to police, and to date, we have arrested 27 people on this inquiry.

– DCI Andy Barnes, Metropolitan Police
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Police release CCTV images after Millwall violence

The Metropolitan Police have released CCTV images of people they want to trace in connection to violence and disorder at the Millwall vs Wigan FA Cup semi final match. Earlier today, police arrested three men in dawn raids in connection with the violence.

Note: Images removed on police request_

See more: 10 football fans wanted over FA Cup violence

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Arrest in dawn raid after FA Cup match violence

Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.
Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire
Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.
Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.
Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.
Metropolitan Police arrest a suspect after violence at the FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.

Read: Millwall fan "disgusted" by his behaviour at Wembley

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Police examining CCTV after Millwall disorder

Large-scale violence and disorder at football matches is completely unacceptable. People attending matches expect to be able to do so in a safe and friendly environment.

We have had an excellent response from the public, who have identified people in nine of the 10 images already released. Some have since handed themselves in to police, and to date, we have arrested 23 people. Three have been charged.

The investigation team is working through many more calls and CCTV to identify all those involved in the disorder. We expect to make further arrests.

Our message is clear. Violence at football is unacceptable. If you were involved in the violence come forward and speak with us. We will pursue all those responsible.

– Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes
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Police arrest 23 in connection with Millwall violence

Police carried out dawn raids to arrested three men in connection with violence at an FA Cup match between Millwall and Wigan.

The men, aged 21, 22 and 27, were arrested at addresses in London by officers from Operation Arrowtip, which targets football-related crime.

So far 23 people have been arrested in relation to violence at the semi-final at London's Wembley Stadium on 13th April, during which Millwall fans attacked police and fought among themselves inside and outside the ground.

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FA charges Luis Suarez over biting incident

Luis Suarez. Credit: PA

The Football Association has charged Liverpool striker Luis Suarez with violent conduct after he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

The FA said in a statement: "The FA has charged Liverpool forward Luis Suarez with violent conduct. The charge follows an incident with Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in yesterday’s fixture at Anfield [21 April 2013].

"The incident was not seen by the match officials and has therefore been retrospectively reviewed.

"It is alleged that the conduct of Suarez constitutes violent conduct and it is The FA’s contention that the standard punishment of three matches that would otherwise apply is clearly insufficient in these circumstances.

"Suarez has until 6pm on Tuesday 23 April to respond to the charge, thereafter an Independent Regulatory Commission will be convened this Wednesday, 24 April."

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Friedel: Liverpool won't want to get rid of best player

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Friedel has said he believes Suarez will remain at the club because of his talent and price tag:

Liverpool won't want to get rid of their best player ...

The owners will not be happy with what they're seeing but they're businessmen and they're not going to want to just get rid of £22million of investment.

They will try and work with him. He's an outstanding footballer but someone has got to try and get hold of him.

– Brad Friedel, Former Liverpool goalkeeper

Watch: Liverpool: We have to work with Suarez on his discipline

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Report: Adidas to remind Suarez of standards it expects

Luis Suarez's multi-million pound sponsor Adidas has said it will "remind" the footballer of the standards it expects, according to a reporter for the Associated Press:

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Adidas on Suarez: "We will be reminding him of the standards we expect from our players. Luis has admitted his actions were unacceptable"

From @RobHarris on Twitter:

Read: Famous bites in sporting history

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Luis Suarez fined by Liverpool over biting incident

Luis Suarez has admitted on Twitter that Liverpool fined him over the biting incident, adding that he requested that the money be donated to the Hillsborough Family Support Group.

Read: Liverpool manager: Owners to discuss Suarez 'bite'

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Ivanovic 'doesn't want to press charges over bite'

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is understood to have spoken to Surrey Police about the incident at the club's training ground in Cobham.

Branislav Ivanovic Credit: John Walton/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Press Association reports that a complaint was made to Merseyside Police which was passed on to their Surrey colleagues, who wanted to ascertain whether he had sustained any injury.

That was found not to be the case and Ivanovic told police he did not want to press charges.

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