Seven plead guilty to violent disorder during Southampton v Portsmouth match

Seven men involved in large scale disorder after the Saints vs Portsmouth FC Carabao Cup football match last year will be sentenced next month.

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Following the game on September 24 at Fratton Park at Fratton Park police had to deal with groups of fans acting aggressively, and pelting officers and other fans with bottles.

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The following people were charged with violent disorder:

• Cameron Blackman, aged 26 years, from Castle Street in Portchester
• Michael Foy, aged 34 years, of Station Road in Drayton
• Jack Halstead, aged 24 years, of Buckland Road in Waterlooville
• Lewis Harbour, aged 23 years, of Beach Road in Southsea
• Daniel Marsh, aged 40 years, of Binsteed Road in Fratton
• Jamie Robb, aged 22 years, of Bemisters Lane in Gosport
• Jamie Steeves, aged 19 years, of Stubbington Avenue in Portsmouth

Marsh and Robb appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday, September 10 where they admitted the offence.

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The other five defendants admitted the offence at previous Magistrates’ Court hearings.

All will reappear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 9 October for sentencing.