Police have released never-before-seen footage of the serious violence that erupted outside Villa Park last year.
West Midlands Police have released the video to help trace four men still wanted over the disorder that broke out when Aston Villa played Legia Warsaw.
Officers contained and dispersed away fans outside the ground before the game, but were subjected to 90 minutes of sustained violence on the evening of November 30, 2023.
Dozens of arrests were made and five officers, two police dogs and two police horses suffered minor injuries.
No home fans were arrested and police said there were no issues from Aston Villa supporters at any point.
Detective Sergeant James Birtles, from the team set up to investigate the violence, said: "The disorder that happened that evening was absolutely horrendous.
"We’ve spent hundreds of hours watching CCTV, body-worn video and drone footage, and taken hundreds of statements from officers about the violence they faced.
"Since the disorder, we've made three more arrests, in Bristol, Somerset and Leicester. Those men have been bailed while we liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service and seek charges.
"We’re now asking for the public’s help in identifying these four men who we suspect may have been involved in the disorder on the night.
"It’s not clear if they are based in the UK or abroad, and we are continuing to work with law enforcement agencies in Poland and beyond as our work to bring people to justice continues."
Anyone with information on the identities of these men can submit information to https://mipp.police.uk/
Alternatively, get in touch via Live Chat or 101 quoting 20/968885/23 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Four men are awaiting trial for offences including violent disorder, and assaulting an emergency worker.
One man arrested on the night has already been convicted of possessing drugs, while another was convicted of carrying a knife and given a four-year football banning order.
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