POLICE have released CCTV images of 12 men they want to speak with in relation to violence after a football match.

Officers believe they may be from the Dartford, Gravesend or Medway Towns areas of Kent.

The men are suspected of throwing missiles at police outside Millwall's New Den stadium following a match against Leeds United on April 19.

Stones, coins and cigarette lighters were thrown at a line of officers, who were also verbally abused.

Two men - a 37-year-old from New Cross, and a 19-year-old from Bromley - were arrested at the time of the incident and have been released on bail.

But Lewisham police have now released 12 images of other men who are also thought to have been involved in the violence behind the stadium's east stand.

Superintendent BJ Harrington, of Lewisham police, who is leading the investigation, said: "The results we've achieved so far once again show the commitment of Lewisham police and Millwall Football Club to make football a safe environment for the vast majority of law-abiding fans.

"I want to say again that the small minority who come to Millwall to cause trouble are not welcome, and we continue to work to identify them, catch them, and ban them from attending.

"If you know who the men in the pictures are please get in touch with us. Any information you give us will be treated in strictest confidence."

Police officers were also attacked in the neighbouring Silwood Estate during the build up to the match.

Daniel Kaszuba, aged 25, of Hainault Street, Greenwich, and 21-year-old Joseph Edwards, of Hollingbourne Avenue in Bexleyheath were convicted of disorderly conduct and obstructing a police officer.

They both received fines of £265 and three year banning orders.

Eight men were also arrested in relation to disorder at London Bridge station after the game.

Five of these have since pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Two await court appearances and one remains on bail.

Anyone with information about the men shown should call Lewisham police on 020 8284 8461 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.