8/21/11 - The following statement was issued today by San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan with the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders in regard to violence that occurred at Saturday’s Exhibition Game at Candlestick Park:

 

“Violence will not be tolerated in either of our stadiums. The incidents at Candlestick Park last night after the San Francisco 49ers versus Oakland Raiders game are completely unacceptable and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Fans come to our stadiums to enjoy an afternoon of football, not to be subjected to intimidation or violence. These games are family events and the types of images we witnessed last night have no place in our arenas.

 

Public safety remains our top priority and we are doing everything we can to ensure that when fans come to our cities and our sports arenas they have a positive, safe and enjoyable experience.

 

Our thoughts are with the victims and their families for a speedy recovery.”

 

Suspects are believed to be in custody in regard to the more serious incidents last evening. Witnesses are being asked to call the San Francisco Police Department tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD with any information.