Port Vale have condemned the fans responsible for the violence and “considerable damage” to Vale Park after the club’s Tuesday night derby with Stoke Under-21s ended with seats being ripped out, windows smashed and toilets broken.

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“This type of behaviour by some people has no place in society let alone at a football match and Port Vale will work with police and Stoke City to ensure that those already arrested are punished appropriately through the courts,” the home club’s statement read.

The club added: “We will also continue to work to identify others through CCTV footage and other means to ensure other culprits are also identified and brought to justice. Football is a game for all and a game that should be enjoyed by all, in a safe and friendly environment. We will not tire to rid the game of those who seek to endanger the safety and enjoyment of genuine supporters .”

More than 150 officers were deployed to the Checkatrade Trophy match between the fierce Staffordshire rivals, which Port Vale won 4-0. Staffordshire police said 11 arrests had been made for violence and public order offences after disruptive behaviour from large sections of the away fans.

Chief superintendent Wayne Jones, the commander for the policing operation, said: “There was some despicable behaviour by a large number of fans, which has caused considerable damage to the away section of Vale Park. We are taking this very seriously and I expect there to be more arrests in the coming days as we examine CCTV coverage and gather evidence of the crimes committed.

“My officers have shown bravery and dedication, and the support from stewards and partners has been first class in ensuring that those intent on fighting each other were unable to do so. I am also grateful for local pubs working with us and shutting early to ensure the safety of those in Burslem.

“This kind of behaviour is not acceptable and I would like to reassure you that we will do all we can to bring those responsible to justice.”

A Stoke spokesperson said: “The actions of a minority of the crowd were deplorable. Where this behaviour involved so-called supporters of Stoke City we will be working closely with Staffordshire police and Port Vale to bring the culprits to justice. We will be pushing for anyone found guilty of disorder to be handed a lengthy football banning order.”

The English Football League has vowed to assist the police and Football Association in whatever way it can, with a spokesman saying: “The EFL was in attendance and saw first hand the unacceptable disorder that took place. The EFL will provide whatever assistance that is available to us as the police and the FA conduct their investigations into the matter.”

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Port Vale’s Luke Hannant throws a bottle off the pitch during Tuesday night’s game. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images