POLICE are appealing for help to catch one of the ringleaders of violence at a North-East soccer match.

About 60 fans of Sunderland and Derby County were involved in scuffles after the Wearside club's 1-0 away defeat on Saturday, February 3.

Police searching for one of the ringleaders say he is in his 20s, with a shaved head and wearing a beige jacket.

Anyone with information should call Sunderland police on 0191-454 7555.