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| Fans sought over abusive chanting | Fans sought over abusive chanting |
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| Images have been released of 16 Tottenham fans police want to trace over indecent and homophobic chanting directed at Portsmouth's Sol Campbell. | Images have been released of 16 Tottenham fans police want to trace over indecent and homophobic chanting directed at Portsmouth's Sol Campbell. |
| The investigation follows abuse aimed at the former Arsenal and England defender during a game with Spurs at Fratton Park on 28 September. | The investigation follows abuse aimed at the former Arsenal and England defender during a game with Spurs at Fratton Park on 28 September. |
| Officers are asking the public to help them trace the men, who were captured on film during the match. | Officers are asking the public to help them trace the men, who were captured on film during the match. |
| The FA said it would ban for life any fans it could prove were involved. | The FA said it would ban for life any fans it could prove were involved. |
| 'Robust action' | 'Robust action' |
| Supt Neil Sherrington from Hampshire police said: "As part of our investigation into indecent chanting at Fratton Park, we have identified 16 people we would like to speak to. | Supt Neil Sherrington from Hampshire police said: "As part of our investigation into indecent chanting at Fratton Park, we have identified 16 people we would like to speak to. |
| "Our inquiry is aimed at identifying and putting before the court those individuals who engaged in unacceptable behaviour at this public event. | "Our inquiry is aimed at identifying and putting before the court those individuals who engaged in unacceptable behaviour at this public event. |
| Police say they want to send out a clear message | Police say they want to send out a clear message |
| "Their abuse caused distress to some supporters and was targeted at an individual. | "Their abuse caused distress to some supporters and was targeted at an individual. |
| "We want to send a clear message that abuse of this kind will not be tolerated and that we are taking robust action. | "We want to send a clear message that abuse of this kind will not be tolerated and that we are taking robust action. |
| "I'd urge anyone who recognises these people to contact us as soon as possible." | "I'd urge anyone who recognises these people to contact us as soon as possible." |
| Campbell, who left Tottenham on a free transfer to north London rivals Arsenal in 2001, joining Portsmouth in 2006, was subjected to prolonged abuse during the game. | Campbell, who left Tottenham on a free transfer to north London rivals Arsenal in 2001, joining Portsmouth in 2006, was subjected to prolonged abuse during the game. |
| Complaints from Portsmouth fans were made to Hampshire police, who initially said they could not take action because of the number of Tottenham fans involved. | Complaints from Portsmouth fans were made to Hampshire police, who initially said they could not take action because of the number of Tottenham fans involved. |
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| Fans urged to name thugs |