Fresh appeal over Legia Warsaw Villa Park clashes
Police officers were injured during the clashes in November
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Police have released new footage of violence that broke out before an Aston Villa match against Legia Warsaw.
Dozens of arrests were made after five officers, two police dogs and two police horses were hurt in November.
The violence erupted when about 1,000 away supporters were not given tickets, West Midlands Police said previously.
The force appealed for the public's help to trace four men for questioning over the disorder.
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Det Sgt James Birtles said: “The disorder that happened that evening was absolutely horrendous.
No home fans were arrested and there were no issues from Aston Villa supporters at any point, officers added.
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Flares, bricks and bottles were thrown towards police during the clashes.
Forty-six men were initially charged following the incident, with charges against 39 of those later dropped.
A man found with a knife in his pocket when the violence broke out was given a suspended prison sentence in February.
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