Two bailed over abusive chanting

In pictures: Fans sought over abuse

Two men arrested over alleged indecent and racial chanting directed at Portsmouth footballer Sol Campbell have been released on bail.

Police issued an appeal to trace 16 Tottenham fans following abuse aimed at the former Arsenal and England defender during a game with Spurs in September.

A 28-year-old man from Ringwood, Hants, and a 36-year-old man from Wokingham, Berks, were bailed until 21 January.

Officers have asked for help tracing the remaining 14 men.

They were captured on film during the match at Fratton Park and police said they have received "a steady stream of information and names" since the pictures were released on Wednesday.

Both men were detained on suspicion of indecent or racial chanting at a designated football match, after attending a police station in Portsmouth.

The FA said it would ban for life any fans it could prove were involved.

Campbell joined Portsmouth in 2006.

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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