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Horror photos show full A-League chaos as 13 charged over pitch invasion

Graphic new images and video showing soccer fans storming the pitch at a Melbourne A-league match have been released.

Men police would like to speak with over the AAMI Park chaos at Saturday night's Melbourne Derby. Picture: Victoria Police,
Men police would like to speak with over the AAMI Park chaos at Saturday night's Melbourne Derby. Picture: Victoria Police,

Graphic images showing soccer fans storming the pitch at a Melbourne A-league match have been released as police hunt for all involved.

More than 150 spectators stormed AAMI Park field on Saturday night during the first half of the match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne FC.

Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King were injured – Glover struck with a metal bucket full of sand in what Victoria Police called a “disgraceful” display.

A cameraman was also allegedly struck in the back of a head with a flare.

Men police would like to speak with over the AAMI Park chaos at Saturday night's Melbourne Derby. Picture: Victoria Police
Men police would like to speak with over the AAMI Park chaos at Saturday night's Melbourne Derby. Picture: Victoria Police

Thirteen alleged hooligans have so far been charged over the incident and 20 men have been identified by Victoria Police.

More than 80 flares and fireworks were released as part of the display.

New videos show several men violently throwing trolleys and buckets as they stormed the pitch.

Others clashed with security after making their way out of the stands.

Four men allegedly responsible for assaults on the field have all either been charged or identified by police.

The person allegedly responsible for throwing a flare at a cameraman has also been charged on summons.

The match was cancelled on Saturday after the incident. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,
The match was cancelled on Saturday after the incident. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,

The other people who detectives have identified are for alleged offences relating to criminal damage and discharging flares and missiles.

They will now all be interviewed as soon as possible, according to Victoria Police, with more charges expected to be laid in the coming days.

All of those who have been charged were bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 27 February, while the remaining will be charged on summons.

A total of 150 football fans entered the pitch on Saturday. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,
A total of 150 football fans entered the pitch on Saturday. Picture: Supplied Victoria Police,

An additional ten people have now been charged, bringing the total number to thirteen.

A total of 150 football fans ran onto the field during the match with approximately $150,000 worth of damage was caused to the venue.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for public assistance in relation to criminal damage and release of flares and missiles including chairs, buckets and bottles during the pitch invasion.

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