Police still hunting for two men wanted for court hearings
Danny Brown, 36, whose address was last given as Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has yet to be sentenced for his part in the violent incident between Saints and Spurs fans in broad daylight.
Brown had been set to be sentenced, having pleaded guilty to violent disorder with five other Tottenham fans, at Southampton Crown Court on March 15, but did not attend.
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A warrant was issued for his arrest, and Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed they are still searching for him four months later.
In total, 22 men involved in violent disorder following a Premier League football match in Southampton have been jailed for a total of more than 29 years.
Meanwhile, police are also hunting for James Poole after saying he escaped from Southampton Crown Court by smashing through the glass on July 9.
The 31-year-old reportedly smashed through a pane of glass in the dock and ran from the building.
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Later, police confirmed that two people were arrested in connection with this incident.
A 37-year-old man from Southampton and a 20-year-old woman from Eastleigh are on police bail until October.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: 'We continue to appeal for any information about Poole's whereabouts.
'Anyone who can assist should call 101, quoting the reference 44250304477.'
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