Police investigate social media post about Bradford City stadium fire that left 56 people dead
The fire which claimed the lives of 56 spectators, two of them visiting fans, broke out in one of the wooden stands at Valley Parade on May 11, 1985 during a third division clash with Lincoln
Bradford and Walsall are working with police to identify a social media user over a post which referred to the fire at Valley Parade which claimed the lives of 56 people.
Police were called in over a comment made by a Facebook user after the Bantams’ 3-0 League Two win over the Saddlers at the University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday.
A statement on Bradford’s official website said: “Bradford City AFC are aware of social media comments made following Saturday’s game and are working alongside West Yorkshire Police, West Midlands Police and Walsall FC to identify the individual.
“The club would like to remind everyone that we have a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse or discrimination, including tragedy chanting, and condemn it in the strongest possible manner.
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A statement on the club’s official website said: “We are aware of a comment from an individual that was posted on social media over the weekend following Saturday’s match at Bradford City.
“We are currently working with the authorities to identify the individual involved. Comments of such nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated at Walsall Football Club.
“We pride ourselves in being a family-friendly and inclusive club and appreciate that the vast majority of our supporters behave respectfully.
“Anyone with any information should contact PC Chris McComisky at West Midlands Police by emailing chris.mccomisky@westmidlands.police.uk.”
The fire which claimed the lives of 56 spectators, two of them visiting fans, broke out in one of the wooden stands at Valley Parade on May 11, 1985 during a third division clash with Lincoln, prompting the Popplewell Inquiry into safety at sports grounds in the United Kingdom.
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