OFFICERS are appealing to try to trace a number of men in connection with an investigation into alleged disorder at a football match earlier this year.

The Middlesbrough FC v Derby County FC fixture took place on Saturday, February 12, at the Riverside Stadium.

Police would like to speak with the males pictured as they believe they may be able to assist with enquiries.

Officers would appeal to the men in the images to come forward and speak with them, or for anyone who may know their identities to get in touch.

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Sergeant Adrian Dack of Cleveland Police Football Operations Unit, said: “Our investigation into disorder at the Middlesbrough FC v Derby County FC game is continuing and there have been a number of males already spoken with in connection with this.

“We need to now appeal to identify these males in the images, and the public are now key in helping us do that. Some are believed to be local and some may have travelled up for the game. If you know anyone in these images I encourage you to make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 023897.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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