A man has been arrested in connection with the incident
A 20-year-old man from Walsall has been arrested on suspicion of a Section 4a Public Order Offence at a football match.
The arrest is in connection with an incident which happened during the Middlesbrough V Wolves football match on Saturday October 10, 2026.
Cleveland Police’s Dedicated Football Officer (DFO), PC Chris Hilton, said: “Working closely with West Midlands Police, we were quickly able to identify and arrest a suspect in connection with an incident involving footage of potentially alarming and distressing behaviour captured during the match on Saturday.
“We began the investigation into this incident immediately after we were made aware of this footage following the match.
“We will always deal with incidents of this nature quickly and robustly to make sure the message is loud and clear that anyone attending a football match should be able to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment. We will take enforcement action and investigate anyone suspected of trying to cause disruption.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the majority of fans who turned out on Saturday at the Riverside Stadium whose sole aim was to enjoy the match with fellow football fans.”