DETECTIVES investigating fan disorder at Sunderland’s match against Coventry City have released the image of 11 men they would like to trace.
On the afternoon of Saturday April 13, police were alerted to incidents of disorder during and after the League One clash at the Stadium of Light.
A number of individuals were identified to have contributed towards the disorder, with eight arrests made following the game and a further five fans ejected for breach of ground regulations.
An investigation is ongoing into the trouble that marred the game, and in connection with their inquiries, police have now identified 11 men they would like to speak to.
They were known to have been at the stadium on the afternoon in question and could have key information that can assist officers.
West Midlands Police are also supporting Northumbria Police's ongoing investigation and have asked for any Coventry City fans who recognise anyone in the photographs to come forward.
The men, or anyone who knows them, are asked to contact 101 quoting reference 382 130419 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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