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.

A SHEFFIELD Wednesday fan has been spotted appearing to mock the tragic death of ex-Premier League star George Baldock. Pictures show a man holding a phone up to rival Sheffield United supporters

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.

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.

The first Steel City Derby since George Baldock's death was held on Sunday but was marred by a Sheffield Wednesday fan appearing to mock the former Sheffield United star's sad passing

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.

Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed that an investigation is underway into a shocking social media post referring to George Baldock’s tragic death.

Sheffield Wednesday are working with South Yorkshire Police to investigate what they described as an “abhorrent” image circulating on social media of a fan allegedly mocking the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock.