POLICE have released a CCTV image of two men wanted over a large-scale pub brawl between Burnley and Newcastle United fans, which involved glasses and pool cues.

Police said that following an initial altercation between the rival groups of fans at the Turf Hotel on Yorkshire Street, Burnley, at around 4.25pm on December 14 some Newcastle supporters were ejected by door staff.

A short time later, a group of between 20 to 25 Newcastle supporters returned and a fight broke out, with pool cues, glasses and bar furniture used as weapons.

One man had to be treated at hospital for an eye injury.

PC Ross Bosdorff said: “We know that the vast majority of football fans enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry and attend matches to have a good time, however, on this occasion, fans on both sides took it too far by fighting with each other.

“We need anyone who knows who was involved in the disorder, as well as the men pictured in the images, to make contact with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can call PC Ross Bosdorff on 07976 301223 or PC Dan Fish on 07967 819474. Alternatively, email 6533@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.