Wanted: Police seek 28 men after Villa vs Blues League Cup trouble
These men were being sought by police today after trouble flared at the Aston Villa vs Birmingham City derby.
Police say there were 'minor pockets of disorder involving a small minority of supporters' at the Villa Park game, which Villa won 1-0.
Now officers have released this composite image of men they want to trace in connection with the trouble, on September 22.
There was trouble at the Manor Tavern, in Portland Street, Aston, on the day.
One person was left with a minor head injury, and windows at the pub were boarded up.
Sgt Mick Wilkinson, from the Force Football Unit, said: "A significant policing plan was in place which meant there was little cross-over between the two sets of fans before and after the game which helped to reduce any confrontations. We also worked closely with our offender management unit to identify and visit some individuals before the match.
"However, the behaviour displayed by this small number of grown men is as disappointing as it is unacceptable and it will not be tolerated.
"We would urge anyone who witnessed this disorder, or anyone who can identify those involved, to contact us immediately."
Call Sgt Wilkinson on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
