YORK City Supporters’ Trust is continuing its investigation into the post-match trouble following the Minstermen’s 2-1 defeat at Hartlepool United last month.

Fans clashed with Cleveland Police officers as they began to make their ways back to York, particularly at Hartlepool Train Station.

Eight people aged 16 to 21-years-old were arrested.

Cleveland Police said it would welcome any discussion with York City about how such clashes could be prevented in the future, and that “officers rightly used a number of tactics to prevent further violence occurring, and to protect members of the public from harm".

Chair Seth Sowerby and Vice Chair Jim Calverley have led the investigation from the Supporters’ Trust, which will be used to produce a formal report.

In a statement on Monday evening, the Supporters’ Trust outlined the steps that it had taken so far, and encouraged fans to continue to submit evidence, including statements, videos and images, to info@ycst.org.uk.

The trust says it has spoken with York MPs Rachael Maskell and Julian Sturdy, as well as the Football Supporters’ Association, which has “provided a constant source of expertise and guidance".

Sowerby and Calverley have also met with North Yorkshire Police Football Policing Unit, some of whom were at Hartlepool, to understand the processes behind policing away games, with both committing to more regular discussions and interactions.

Alongside York City general manager, the trust then held a “constructive meeting” with the Stockton District Commander from Cleveland Police, saying the police force was transparent in its record of events.

As the investigation continues, the trust says that it will meet with Hartlepool United to discuss the day from the club's perspective.

Once the investigation has been concluded, a formal report will be issued outlining feedback and actions for all involved.

The trust added: “Once conclusions have been made the trust will hold those organisations involved accountable for an improved supporter experience.”