55-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire for mocking Hillsborough disaster after fan's death.

A 55-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire for allegedly mocking the Hillsborough disaster in a social media post following the death of West Bromwich Albion fan Mark Townsend during a match on September 28. Townsend's death occurred at the same site where 97 fans died in 1989. The suspect, Richard Crisp, is in custody for malicious communications, and West Bromwich Albion plans to honor Townsend in their next game.

September 30, 2024
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