Met Police hunt 22 people after football fan violence at Millwall v Everton FA Cup game

Detectives investigating violent scenes at a football match between Millwall v Everton are appealing to identify 22 people.

The Met Police released pictures of the individuals in connection with a brawl between opposing football fans near Surrey Quays station after the FA Cup game on January 26.

Officers have trawled hundreds of hours of CCTV in a "long and complex investigation" to gather information about those involved. They have made 14 arrests so far.

It comes after a man claimed to be the victim of a face slash knife attack during the violence.

Jay Burns posted an image of himself with a long scar covered in stitches running down one side of his face the day after the match.

Mr Burns, writing on Facebook said: "Absolutely devastated about me face. I can’t even look at me self in the mirror [sic]."

At the time, the Met Police stated a man in his twenties had his face slashed in a clash between Millwall and Everton fans.

The incident occurred outside Surrey Quays station at around 4.42pm.

Footage posted to social media in the aftermath showed two rival groups colliding with each other.

Detective Sergeant Matt Simpson, from the Met's Public Order Investigation team, said: “As part of this long and complex investigation we have trawled hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken dozens of witness statements.

"We have travelled across the country and worked with numerous partners in order to identify those involved. We will continue to work hard to bring those responsible to justice.

The Met Police said the force has already interviewed 47 people in connection with the investigation and made 14 arrests.

"All those arrested have been released under investigation while we continue our inquiries," Mr Simpson said.

Speaking previously, Detective Inspector Darren Young, of the South Central Command Unit, said: “The behaviour of those involved in this incident is nothing short of disgraceful and those involved can be certain we will be working to identify them."

Anyone with information should call police directly on 020 8246 9386 or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 3003866/19.