Greater Manchester police is using a range of social media websites for maximum effect tonight by timing the release of 49 photographs of people wanted in connection with the UEFA trouble to be an hour ahead of the mainstream media.
News organisations are on a strict embargo not to release the information until 10pm but web users will be able to access the information across a range of media an hour earlier at 9pm tonight.
The official website states: “Greater Manchester Police will be releasing a website at 9pm this evening featuring pictures of 49 people they want to speak to in connection with the violence surrounding last year’s UEFA Cup final.”
GMP wants the public’s help to identify those they believe were involved in the large-scale disorder.
You’ll be able to see the images and appeal for help at 9pm at the following places;
* On Facebook at the official GMP page.
* On the GMP youTube channel.
* The official GMP website.
* At the GMP Bebo page.
Members of the public can also phone the dedicated Operation Gale hotline on 0161 856 4034.