Fans sought over disorder at derby match

TL;DR

Police are investigating disorder at a derby match between Portsmouth and Southampton, releasing images of 11 suspects. The incident occurred after the EFL Championship game on January 25, where fans engaged in violence, including throwing seats and objects.

Key points

Police investigating disorder at Portsmouth vs Southampton derby
11 suspects identified from CCTV images
Violence included throwing seats, coins, and bottles
Incident occurred after the EFL Championship game
Date of the match was January 25

EFL ChampionshipPortsmouthSouthampton

Composite image, CCTV pictures of six men in a grid

Police said they were taking action against those who they believe have used derby matches as an excuse for disorder [Hampshire Constabulary]

Police have released images of 11 people suspected being involved in disorder at a derby match between Portsmouth and Southampton.

Trouble broke out after the EFL Championship game at Fratton Park on 25 January.

At full-time some fans ripped out seats from the stands and threw them, along with coins and bottles.

Footage was captured on CCTV and Hampshire Constabulary is asking for help to identify the individuals – from both sets of fans.

Police said a number of people had already been interviewed in relation to the incidents.

Ch Supt Simon Dodds, who was gold commander for the match, said: "We understand the passion football fans have for their clubs, and the extra excitement that builds around these derby matches.

"The vast majority of fans at both matches this season were able to show their support in the right way and we're really thankful for that," he said.

He said those involved had "used these events as an excuse to behave in a manner that puts others at risk of serious injury".