Violence breaks out after Merseyside non-league football match

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Violence involving players and supporters broke out after a match between Maghull FC and Cammell Laird 1907 FC.

Violence involving players and supporters broke out after an Edward Case Cup tie between Maghull FC and Cammell Laird 1907 FC on 6 October. Maghull FC claimed its players were attacked by members of the public. The Liverpool Echo reported that children were 'led away in tears' during the incident.

Merseyside Police are investigating the violence. Both outlets reported that players and supporters were involved in the incident, though they did not specify the exact sequence of events or the number of those involved.

How it is being reported

• Police investigating as violence breaks out at non-league football matchMerseyside Police investigate violence after Maghull FC v Cammell Laird 1907 FC on October 6, with players and supporters involved after an Edward Case Cup tie.Wirral Globe · 7 Oct, 15:03
• Children 'led away in tears' as players and fans brawl after Merseyside football matchMaghull FC claimed its players were attacked by members of the public after a match against Birkenhead club Cammell Laird 1907Liverpool Echo · 7 Oct, 14:46

In this story: Maghull FC · Cammell Laird 1907 FC · Merseyside Police · Merseyside

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