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New photos released as police seek men involved in violent disorder at Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury match

New images have been released of men that West Midlands Police said officers want to speak to following disorder which blighted a League One football match.

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West Midlands Police has released images of the eight men officers want to speak to following the disorder, which broke out at the Birmingham City vs Shrewsbury Town fixture on March 29.

The force said that pockets of disorder broke out in the stadium concourse at half time, and outside the stadium following the conclusion of the match.

Some of the people pictured are identifiable by clothing or facial hair. West Midlands Police
Some of the people pictured are identifiable by clothing or facial hair. West Midlands Police

Police had released 16 images of people of interest earlier this week, with eight of them having been subsequently identified.

West Midlands Police have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch. Photo: West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch. Photo: West Midlands Police

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Do you recognise any of the people pictured?

West Midlands Police has released images of eight men it wants to speak to following the disorder. Photo: West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police has released images of eight men it wants to speak to following the disorder. Photo: West Midlands Police

"We still want to speak to eight men after disorder broke out at the Birmingham City and Shrewsbury Town fixture on March 29.

The images were captured on the day. Photo: West Midlands Police
The images were captured on the day. Photo: West Midlands Police

"Earlier this week we released images of 16 people we want to speak to, and since then eight people have been identified.

The disorder happened at several occasions during and after the game. Photo: West Midlands Police
The disorder happened at several occasions during and after the game. Photo: West Midlands Police

"Pockets of disorder broke out in the stadium concourse at half time, and outside the stadium following the conclusion of the match.

There were a number of incidents in and around the stadium. Photo: West Midlands Police
There were a number of incidents in and around the stadium. Photo: West Midlands Police

"Officers made four arrests in relation to the disorder and they have since been bailed whilst our investigations continue.

The eight men are among 16 identified by West Midlands Police. Photo: West Midlands Police
The eight men are among 16 identified by West Midlands Police. Photo: West Midlands Police

"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.

The images are part of 16 released by the police. Photo: West Midlands Police
Photo: West Midlands Police

"If you recognise anyone then please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 20/187825/25 and referring to the number in each image caption.

"Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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