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Police renew appeal after missiles thrown at Chester match

Police are renewing their CCTV appeal after trouble at a Chester match
Police investigating disorder which broke out at a Chester match in May have renewed their CCTV appeal.

Officers probing the disorder, which saw missiles thrown after the final whistle in the National League North play-off semi-final on Sunday 7th May, said they want to speak to those pictured.

A large number of Chester supporters entered the pitch after their side lost 1-0, attempting to gain access to the away supporters' stand where Brackley Town fans were.

During the ugly scenes, Cheshire Police said a number of missiles were thrown towards the Brackley Town fans and onto the pitch.

As part of their enquiries, officers have released CCTV pictures of the people they would like to speak to in relation to the disorder.

Police Constable James Wright from the Chester Proactive Team said: “The behaviour of some of the fans following the match was unprovoked and was totally unacceptable.

“Since the incident, we’ve been working closely with Chester Football Club to identify the people responsible.

“As part of our ongoing enquiries, we’re keen to speak to the men in the CCTV images and I would ask anyone who recognises them to get in touch.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the men in the images to come forward and speak to me directly.

“Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101, or tell us via the Cheshire Police website, quoting IML 1539302.”

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.