BRITISH anti-hooligan police have asked American media outlets for footage of disturbances at Sunday’s friendly between West Ham United and Columbus Crew in Ohio.

One American supporter was arrested for a minor public order offence, while the half-time break was also marred by a scuffle in the stands at Crew Stadium.

As a result officers from the British Transport Police - the unit that issues National Football Banning Orders to known hooligans preventing them from travelling abroad - have asked for video and photographs of the incidents in Columbus.

Action may then be taken retrospectively against any offenders identified.

Officials from Toronto FC, who are hosting tonight’s fixture between the Hammers and the MLS All-Stars, are also taking steps to avoid any repeat at BMO Field tonight.

“We're going to be paying very specialized attention to the West Ham supporters group,” said Bob Hunter, executive vice-president of venues for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of Toronto FC.

“We’re not treating it lightly. We talked to the people in Columbus.”

A total of 170 security guards, 140 ushers and 34 Toronto police officers hired by organisers will be on hand to ensure the game passes off smoothly - the same number who are on hand at a regular Toronto FC home game.

And Major League Soccer (MLS) officials are confident the match will be a peaceful showpiece.

“We’re very confident it will be a festive atmosphere that the fans will both participate in and enjoy,” said MLS spokesman Will Kuhns.