Do you know them? Appeal to trace Newcastle United fans after 'violent fight' at Burnley away game

Northumbria Police is looking to speak to a number of people after a “violent fight” during a Newcastle United away game.
Debra Fox
By Debra Fox
Published 10th Mar 2020, 11:28 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2020, 12:44 BST
Northumbria Police are looking to speak to a number of people after a “violent fight” during a Newcastle United away game.Northumbria Police are looking to speak to a number of people after a “violent fight” during a Newcastle United away game.
Northumbria Police are looking to speak to a number of people after a “violent fight” during a Newcastle United away game.

The incident took place at The Turf Hotel pub, Burnley, after a number of Newcastle fans are believed to have left the home club’s ground – Turf Moor – at half-time.

At around 4.25pm on Saturday, December 14 a number of Newcastle fans became involved in a large fight with other publicans.

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Dozens of people are believed to have been involved and six men have already been arrested by police.

Officers are now looking to identify nine men, believed to be Newcastle fans.

If you know the men, or have information that could assist Northumbria Police, contact officers on 101.

Information can also be reported online or via email to [email protected].

Anonymously reports can also be made through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.