Sheffield Wednesday Fan Investigated for Mocking George Baldock's Death
Police and club officials are collaborating to identify the fan responsible for the offensive act during the Sheffield derby.
- Sheffield Wednesday and South Yorkshire Police are investigating a fan who mocked the death of former Sheffield United player George Baldock during the derby match on Sunday.
- Images on social media showed a Wednesday fan displaying a message on his phone that read 'Where's Baldock?' at Bramall Lane.
- George Baldock, who played for Sheffield United for seven years, tragically drowned in his Athens swimming pool last month at the age of 31.
- Baldock had recently joined Greek club Panathinaikos and was a beloved figure among Sheffield United fans, who paid tribute with flowers and applause at recent matches.
- The incident has been widely condemned by both clubs, emphasizing that such behavior has no place in football or society.