Police have renewed their appeal for help in tracking down alleged football hooligans who sparked trouble at the Wear-Tyne derby on Saturday, October 25.

Missiles were thrown between rival Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans and at police as brawls spilled on to the pitch.

A police horse was hit by a firework, and a British Transport Police officer suffered a broken wrist trying to restrain fans on the Metro.

About 300 seats were ripped out at the Stadium of Light by Toon fans, some being used as missiles.

CCTV images of 40 people were issued by police and almost half of those have now been identified.

However, police are still keen to trace 14 suspects and are once again calling on the help of Gazette readers.

Chief Superintendent Neil Mackay, of Northumbria Police Operations Unit, said: "We would like to extend our thanks to the many fans who contacted us to provide us with information that has proved invaluable in arresting many of these suspects.

"Anti-social behaviour should not be tolerated and by working alongside us, fans are helping us to take action against those responsible.

"We will continue to act on any information received from the public to ensure those involved in disorder are identified, put through the courts and receive appropriate penalties and banning orders.

"I would again appeal for the assistance of the public to identify the remaining suspects and send out a strong message that this sort of behaviour at a football match is unacceptable.

"Those attending football matches to cause disorder are attending for entirely the wrong reasons.

"True fans, whose first priority is the game itself, should continue to work with us to make football a safe and secure event for all concerned."

Anyone knowing the identity of any person involved, or who has information, is urged to ring police (03456) 043 043 or Crimestoppers on (0800) 555 111.