Police identify more suspects in Moses Mabhida pitch invasion
Police say at least 20 of the football fans who went on the rampage at a match at Durban's Moses Mabhida stadium last weekend have now been identified.
There were chaotic scenes when spectators invaded the pitch following Kaizer Chiefs' loss to Free State Stars.
Some of the fans assaulted the security guards who were trying to stop them.
There was also damage to stadium property estimated at two-point-six million rand.
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The KZN SAPS Head of Communications, Jay Naicker says members of the public have been helping to identifying the culprits.
"Our detectives are working around the clock to get enough statements to link the suspects. There were a large number of suspects picked up by the CCTV cameras as well as the television cameras in the stadium. Our biggest challenge is getting people to come forward and give us positive identification on the suspects," Naicker said.
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So far, only one person has been arrested in connection with the violence. The man has appeared in court and released on bail.
Police are appealing to members of the public who can assist the police in their investigations to urgently contact Capt Reddy 0824585630 or Detective Warrant Officer Mlungwana 0826627764.