THE mother of murdered Lemy Bullock condemned the Newport County supporters who ruined a match held in tribute to her son.

Gwenda Bullock said fans involved in disorder at County's away match in Bognor Regis on Saturday went "over the top".

The match doubled as a tribute to Pill man Mr Bullock, 36, murdered a year ago this week.

Fans observed a minute's applause before the game in his memory.

Mrs Bullock said: "For the club to arrange that and then some fans go and spoil it is terrible.

"They were holding the tribute and I don't agree with that sort of behaviour.

"A lot of it was grief and anger over his death coming out. I'm not making excuses because they went right over the top. They should keep it dignified."

Chief Inspector Brian Bracher of Sussex police said his force was not warned the game was part of a memorial.

He said: "This causes me significant concern and I have directed a full investigation into the circumstances around this event."

Chief Inspector Bracher said he will be writing to the chairmen of both clubs.

As we reported yesterday, two Newport fans were arrested after incidents of disorder at Bognor Town FC.

Around 30 drunken fans were involved in a brawl in the clubhouse bar, fighting and throwing beer at staff.

Dozens of extra Sussex Police officers and dogs were called in to quell the trouble, described as "disgraceful" by the Bognor team manager.

One man was arrested after invading the pitch and another arrested and charged with affray.

* Chris Blight, the chairman of Newport County , publicly apologised to Bognor town directors following the game.

Club director Colin Everett said the club would participate in any police investigation. "It must be made clear that those responsible were not regular Newport County supporters. We as a club and Bognor went out of our way to honour the memory of Lemy Bullock in the right way.

"We totally deplore trouble at football and condemn the actions of those involved."

Mr Everett said Newport County told Bognor extra supporters would make the trip and advised them of potential trouble.

He said: "However, it was a very disturbing sequence of events because it is out of kilter with what is a close community in non-league football, renowned for being friendly."