POLICE are appealing for help in the case of a violent disorder in Upper Brassey Street, Birkenhead, just after midnight on the night of England v Italy match on October 12.

Three men were beaten unconscious - two of them needing extensive facial surgery at Arrowe Park Hospital the next day - and another two men and two women were injured.

Three men were arrested in connection with this matter, but police say that identification remains an issue in the case and further suspects may be sought.

If you witnessed any part of the incident or have any further information, you are asked to contact Det Con Kelly at the Birkenhead Crime Management Unit on 777-2252 or to ring Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.

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