Police hunt 9 football fans following disruption at Portsmouth v Southampton including criminal damage at Fratton Park

Images of football fans have been released by the police after seats were ripped out at Fratton Park and thrown onto the pitch in the game between Portsmouth and Southampton - and these are the people to whom police still want to speak.

The fiery south coast derby took place on Saturday, January 25 with a number of flashpoints occurring between the two sets of fans. While two pitch invaders were apprehended at the game, police are now calling for help in identifying fans after criminal damage took place at the stadium after the game finished one all.

As well as seats being ripped out, coins, bottles and pieces. of broken seats were also thrown

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Chief Superintendent 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. We've really appreciated the support and positive comments from both sets of fans and local communities who have thanked us for helping to ensure both games could go ahead without any major disruption.

“However, we are taking action against those who have used these events as an excuse to behave in a manner that puts others at risk of serious injury.

“The events were captured on CCTV and we are now asking for your help to identify several people – from both fanbases – who we would like to speak to.

“If you are one of the people in these photos, or know who they are, please call 101 quoting reference 44260128696."

Find the images of the fans below (some have subsequently been identified since the appeal was released and their pictures have been removed):