West Bromwich Albion v Millwall disorder - the 18 men West Midlands Police are looking for

West Midlands Police has released images of 18 men they want to trace following disorder at the recent West Bromwich Albion and Millwall match.

There was trouble at the back of the Smethwick End during half time of the game on Saturday 11 September.

Missiles were thrown and damage was caused to some of the metal fencing which segregates supporters.

West Midlands Police say that they are aware of footage which was released on social media which included a man appearing to be unconscious on the floor.

“The man who is not from the West Midlands has since been identified and will be spoken to further in due course,” the police said.

They have released the images shown below of the men they want to speak with.

Anyone found guilty of crimes at fixtures could face a football banning order of up to 10 years as well as the sentences handed down by the courts.

Sergeant Lizzie Lewandowski, from our football unit, said: "This was unacceptable and needless violence which caused members of the public to fear for their safety. Football should be a safe place for all.

"As part of our investigation we’ve identified a number of suspects and I’d urge the suspects or anyone who knows them to come forward and give us their names."

Please contact us with any information you have via Live Chat on our website west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101. Quote 20/1739388/21.

Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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