Officer in pitch invasion inquiry

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Police are investigating claims that an off-duty officer joined a pitch invasion at Birmingham City's St Andrews stadium.

Fans protested at the club's relegation from the Premier League after their 4-1 defeat of Blackburn Rovers on 11 May.

A photo purportedly showing the West Midlands Police officer on the football pitch is reported to have been posted on the Myspace website.

It is a criminal offence for people to go onto the pitch.

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "It is too early to say what criminal charges may be brought against those people involved in the pitch invasion.

"We can confirm that we are investigating claims that a West Midlands Police officer was involved in the pitch invasion.

"This investigation is ongoing and we cannot therefore comment any further at this stage."