The identity of the Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked the death of former Sheffield United footballer George Baldock has been revealed as police open an investigation into the incident.

Sheffield Wednesday are working with police to hunt down a fan accused of mocking rival supporters about the death of George Baldock in an “abhorrent act” during the Steel City derby.

Police have today issued a statement after claims a fan mocked the death of former Blades’ star George Baldock, at the weekend’s Sheffield derby at Bramall Lane.

Police have opened an investigation after a Sheffield Wednesday fan appeared to mock the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock during Sunday’s derby match. Baldock, who spent seven years at Bramall Lane, passed away suddenly last month after he drowned while swimming in a pool at his home in Athens.

South Yorkshire Police are investigating after an image on social media appeared to show a Sheffield Wednesday fan mocking the death of George Baldock during Sunday’s derby match with Sheffield United. Baldock, who played for United for seven years ...

The Blades faced rivals Wednesday for the first time since the incident on Sunday, and one supporter seemed to be displaying a sign on his phone reading, 'Where's Baldock?' while in the stands.

Sheffield Wednesday have reported an incident to police after a fan appeared to mock the death of former Sheffield United player George Baldock during Sunday's match against their city rivals.

University-educated surveyor Brandon Pedryc was pictured holding a vile sign on his phone reading, 'Where's Baldock?' during the Steel City derby on Sunday.