A man has spoken of his shock after witnessing football fans allegedly attack a child.

The man said he was leaving the Southampton FC v Millwall game on Saturday afternoon when he saw the scene unfold.

The Saints fan said the incident on Britannia Road was ‘crazy’.

He said: “The Millwall fans were possessed and intent on trouble.

“I saw a father protecting his child and three or four Millwall fans attacking the child.

“I feared for my safety so I left the scene.”

Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the roads surrounding St Mary’s Stadium after the match.

This followed reports of low-level disorder but this was de-escalated and managed by police in attendance.

There was a large police presence in Southampton on the day. Some Millwall fans caused trouble inside the ground, breaching the barrier in the stands.