Public order related offences at football match, CCTV issued: Queens Road, Brighton
(BN1 - Thursday, 3 November, 2011)

Detectives investigating the disorder surrounding the Brighton and Hove Albion v Crystal Palace match on September 27 have issued four photos of men who they would like to speak to in connection with offences related to it.

All of the photos were taken in Queens Road, Brighton, before the match.

Nineteen people were arrested on the night of the match and five more arrests have been made since.

So far, four have been charged, two convicted, five cautioned and one has received a fixed penalty notice.

All are men and predominantly from Sussex.

Thirteen are currently on police bail.

Offences are mostly public order related, but also include assault, assaulting a police officer and drugs-related offences.

Detective Chief Inspector Nev Kemp said:

"I expect there to be more arrests arising from the post-match investigation in due course.

"The operation was very successful in containing disorder and minimising damage but it didn't finish on the day of the match.

"This is part of the on-going work to identify offenders, bring them to justice and wherever possible, ban them from attending future football matches.

"Brighton and Hove Albion are fully informed of the progress of the investigation and their support and assistance through working in partnership with us has been invaluable.

"We are committed to dealing with those who wish to use football as a tool for criminality."

Anyone who recognises any of the photos or indeed, are the subject themselves, is asked to call Sussex Police on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

Police Force: Sussex

Address:
Queens Road
Brighton
SUSSEX
BN1