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Hull City condemn FA Cup violence Clubs condemn violence at FA Cup
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Hull City have condemned the "mindless hooliganism" which marred Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Millwall. Hull City and Millwall football clubs have both condemned the violence which marred Saturday's FA Cup tie in Hull.
Twelve people were arrested by riot police after crowd trouble at the KC Stadium in which more than 50 seats were ripped out and used as missiles.Twelve people were arrested by riot police after crowd trouble at the KC Stadium in which more than 50 seats were ripped out and used as missiles.
Hull City said in a statement that a significant number of Millwall fans had "arrived with the single intention of causing maximum disruption".Hull City said in a statement that a significant number of Millwall fans had "arrived with the single intention of causing maximum disruption".
The club would seek compensation from Millwall for the damage, it added. Millwall pledged to "rid this club of the element that caused problems".
Both Hull and Millwall fans were among the 12 arrested. Both Hull and Millwall fans were among the 12 people arrested, but most of the trouble was confined to the North Stand, where Millwall supporters were seated.
Millwall FC said in a statement: "We strongly condemn the behaviour of certain individuals who detracted from what should have been an enjoyable and memorable occasion. Compensation sought
"We will provide our fullest co-operation with any investigation in order that those individuals can be identified and brought to justice."
It is an ugly throwback to a bygone era which most clubs have long since eradicated from their culture Paul Duffen, Hulll City chairman
Meanwhile, Humberside Police have warned they are planning to make further arrests after studying video surveillance of the crowd trouble.
A force spokesman said an operation to counter the violence had worked well, as officers and stewards prevented the two sets of supporters coming together in the ground.
He said about 500 known troublemakers were among the Millwall fans.
Hull chairman Paul Duffen said: "There is no place for this kind of mindless hooliganism in football.Hull chairman Paul Duffen said: "There is no place for this kind of mindless hooliganism in football.
"It is an ugly throwback to a bygone era which most clubs have long since eradicated from their culture. "It is an ugly throwback to a bygone era which most clubs have long since eradicated from their culture."
"Hull City Football Club will be seeking full financial compensation from Millwall for all the damage and will be making the strongest representations to the football authorities regarding this incident." The club would seek compensation from Millwall for the damage, he added.
Seats 'destroyed' In a statement, the Premier League club said: "A full statement will be issued on conclusion of police and stadium investigations, but it is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption.
A statement on the club website said: "Hull City AFC utterly condemns the violence and criminal damage caused by Millwall supporters at the Kingston Communications Stadium during yesterday's FA Cup fourth round tie. So-called Hull City fans were also arrested on Saturday and there were problems at other games Millwall executive deputy chairman Heather Rabbatts
"A full statement will be issued on conclusion of police and stadium investigations, but it is already clear that a significant contingent of the travelling Millwall supporters arrived at the match with the single intention of causing maximum disruption.
"Over 50 seats were destroyed together with toilet facilities and concession shutters, all in the North Stand occupied by visiting supporters.""Over 50 seats were destroyed together with toilet facilities and concession shutters, all in the North Stand occupied by visiting supporters."
Millwall executive deputy chairman Heather Rabbatts said: "I have already spoken to a number of genuine fans as well as other directors, and we are as one in our determination to rid this club of the element that caused problems on Saturday.
"These people will now be identified by other clubs and police forces as potential troublemakers and treated accordingly.
"We at Millwall will continue to take responsibility for doing everything in our power to rid ourselves of a criminal element which clearly sees big games involving our club as an opportunity to indulge in anti-social behaviour.
"While Millwall's name was again the one that hit the media headlines, so-called Hull City fans were also arrested on Saturday and there were problems at other games, just as there have been during the course of the season."
Known troublemakers
Humberside Police have warned they are planning to make further arrests after studying video surveillance of the crowd trouble.
A force spokesman said an operation to counter the violence had worked well, as officers and stewards prevented the two sets of supporters coming together in the ground.
He said about 500 known troublemakers were among the Millwall fans.
Trouble first broke out among rival supporters in the 18,639 crowd before kick-off in a section of the North Stand where Millwall fans were closest to Hull supporters.Trouble first broke out among rival supporters in the 18,639 crowd before kick-off in a section of the North Stand where Millwall fans were closest to Hull supporters.
There was further trouble during the second-half in the opposite end of the North Stand.There was further trouble during the second-half in the opposite end of the North Stand.
Hull beat the League One side 2-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1989.Hull beat the League One side 2-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1989.