The police are looking to identify a man they believe could help with their investigation
Police in Sheffield have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after an object was thrown during the Sheffield derby(Image: South Yorkshire Police)
Police have issued CCTV of a man they want to speak to after an object was thrown at Sheffield United players during the derby last November.
South Yorkshire Police have launched their investigation after an object was launched at Sheffield United players during the team’s match with Sheffield Wednesday in Hillsborough on November 23. The police are now looking to identify a man, and have released a CCTV image.
They believe the man may be able to help with their investigation. He is white, in his 30s with dark hair, a dark beard, and a moustache. He was wearing a grey baseball cap, black shorts, and a black coat.
A police spokesman said: “We are releasing an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an incident at the Sheffield Derby in November 2025.
“During the Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United match at Hillsborough on 23 November, a man is alleged to have thrown an object at the Sheffield United players.
“Enquiries are ongoing and officers are now releasing an image of a man they would like to speak to as it is believed he may be able to help with enquiries.
“The man is described as white, in his 30s with dark hair, a dark beard and moustache. He was wearing a grey baseball cap, black shorts and a black coat.
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