POLICE have released the images of 11 people they want to speak to as part of an investigation into violent disorder in Newcastle earlier this month.
The appeal comes as part of a wide-ranging investigation, which has so far seen Northumbria Police make 34 arrests.
Operation Travis was set up following the unacceptable behaviour witnessed during the protest activity on Saturday, June 13.
An earlier public appeal to identify individuals who may be able to help with the investigation resulted in officers speaking to a number of those pictured.
And they are again asking for help, as they believe those who feature in the latest set of images may too be able to assist with their enquiries.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Hall said: “We have made it abundantly clear that the violent disorder we witnessed was completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“Our investigation into that behaviour continues at pace and anyone found to have been involved will be brought to justice.
“The right to lawful protest is a key part of any democracy which the police will uphold and facilitate. However, we will not accept people using them as a means to commit crime. We will be continuing our investigation to identify those who were involved and this will include having officers present at any future protests.”
He added: “I would like to thank the public who have already come forward to help us identify a number of people we wanted to speak to as part of our enquiries and we are again asking for your assistance. If you are pictured, or recognise anyone, in the latest set of images we have released please contact police.”
As part of the ongoing investigation, 33 men and one woman, aged between 15 and 55, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
They have all either been released under investigation or on bail.
If you are pictured or recognise someone who is, contact police via the ‘tell us something page’ on Northumbria Police’s website or call 101.
When doing so, quote incident log 238 of June 13, 2020 – and reference the code on the picture.
Alternatively, information can also be passed, anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.
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