Police hunt for Blackburn Rovers fan after flare thrown at Fratton Park injures two Portsmouth fans
Three images shared of man police want to speak to
Police are calling for help in identifying a man they want to speak to relating to an incident that injured to Pompey fans.
At the 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, September 19, a pyrotechnic flare was thrown from the section of away fans into a group of Portsmouth supporters in the Milton end. A 46-year-old woman from Havant and a 26-year-old man from Gosport suffered minor burns while a five-year-old boy from Gosport had his clothing damaged.
Having reviewed CCTV footage at Fratton Park, the police have released three images of a man they would like to speak to.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “As part of our ongoing investigation we are sharing some images of a man we would like to speak to, who was captured on the CCTV at Fratton Park.
“These images have also been shared with Lancashire Constabulary. If anyone recognises this man, or has any information about the incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44260466711. You can also make a report online.”