This is a further update regarding the incident that took place at Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent just after the half time interval at Saturday's Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers match.

The man, who died at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire following an incident in the concourse area of the South Stand, has been identified as John Steven Taylor, aged 30 , from Avallon Way, Darwen, Lancashire.

A Home Office post mortem was carried out earlier today and the cause of death was due to a head injury.

The 25-year-old man from the Preston area who was arrested in connection with the incident remains in custody and is currently helping police with their enquiries.

Staffordshire Police is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have videoed it on their mobile phone, to contact the Major Investigations Department on 01785 233600, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.