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

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.

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 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.