16 football fans wanted by police after Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury disorder
West Midlands Police have issued 16 images of people they wish to speak to after disorder broke out at a Birmingham City and Shrewsbury match.
Officers said areas of disorder broke out in the stadium concourse at half time, and outside the stadium following the end of the match.
The appeal, released on Monday May 26, contains 16 bodycam images of people that investigating officers wish to speak to following the match on March 29.
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Members of the public have been urged to get in touch with police if they recognise any of the people pictured.
Officers have made four arrests in relation to disorder and they have since been bailed .
Look through our photo story below to see pictures of all 16 people police wish to speak to:
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The force said they have done a full review of officer-worn body-cam footage, as well as CCTV.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said on May 26: "Do you recognise any of the people pictured?
"We are releasing images of 16 people we want to speak to after disorder broke out at the Birmingham City and Shrewsbury Town fixture on 29 March.
"Pockets of disorder broke out in the stadium concourse at half time, and outside the stadium following the conclusion of the match.
"Officers have made four arrests in relation to disorder and they have since been bailed whilst our investigations continue.
"During the review of all footage including CCTV and officer's body worn video, we are now releasing images of the people we want to speak to.
"If you recognise anyone then please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 20/299687/24 and referring to the number in each image caption.
Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
You can also find the appeal, with corresponding captions, on the police Flickr account here.
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