Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney has met with Police and the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) to discuss how to end violence at football matches.

And the Bermuda Police Service will be meeting with the BFA today to review protocol and decide if any changes are necessary.

Last week Mr. Blakeney criticised Police for failing to stop a fight at the Southampton Rangers Club after a match against Boulevard Blazers.

He said he felt "let down" by the officers following an attack on the Blazers by a mob at the Southampton Oval.

Yesterday, Mr. Blakeney said he had met with both sides to work on deterring violence.

"There was agreement that the Police and the BFA will continue working with each other to more effectively address various mutual concerns surrounding anti-social behaviour that tends to be acted out by a certain dysfunctional youth element within our society."

The fracas began just after 3 p.m. on October 17 as the players left the under-23's Professional Development League game, which resulted in a one-all draw.

As they got into vehicles to leave the ground in Southampton, violence flared from a crowd of around 20 outside the gate. Bottles and rocks were thrown as missiles, with the brunt of the violence directed at a taxi cab transporting six Boulevard teammates.

Witnesses also reported seeing a hammer and shovel being used to inflict damage on the taxi.

Asked what will be done differently and how soon those changes would come into effect, the Minister said: "As I don't have any operational intelligence. It would be highly inappropriate to comment, save and accept that you should inquiry directly with the Police Service."

Mr. Blakeney encouraged fans to continue to support their teams.

"I would absolutely encourage Bermuda's football loving fans to support their respective local teams by attending matches. I am certain that the Police understand the level of concern expressed from all quarters of society and have undertaken to work even more closely with Clubs and the BFA to help ensure public safety at venues.

"As a result, I have no further comment to make at this time except to appeal to the entire country to cooperate by assisting the Police when and where necessary. it's imperative that the solution process involve a significant level of community involvement."

A Police spokesman said: "The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that the Commissioner of Police George Jackson, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman and Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Wright attended a meeting with Sports Minister Blakeney and as a result a meeting with the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) is scheduled for Friday October 30th at Police Headquarters where the protocols between the BFA and BPS will be reviewed and any changes made."