Stones thrown at Gloucester City fans after Redditch match

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Stones were thrown at Gloucester City fans after their away match at Redditch United on Saturday, with police investigating.

Stones were thrown at Gloucester City fans as they left their away match against Redditch United at Valley Stadium on Saturday, 24 October. The match ended in a 4-2 penalty defeat for Gloucester City in the FA Trophy. One Gloucester City supporter was injured in the incident.

Redditch United chairman David Faulkner said more than 50 youths who had been barred from attending the stadium threw rocks at departing Gloucester fans. He attributed the incidents to a social media trend, with videos of stadium disorder being shared on TikTok and Snapchat to gain views. Faulkner noted that similar trouble had occurred in August.

Worcestershire Police were called and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved and establish whether other offences occurred. No serious injuries were reported. In response, Redditch United has introduced new rules requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult, moving away from independent youth season tickets.

Gloucester City AFC said the safety and wellbeing of supporters was paramount and that incidents of this nature would be taken extremely seriously.

How it is being reported

• New rules for under-18s after fans hit by stonesGloucester City AFC say they were concerned for the safety of their supporters following the match.BBC Gloucestershire · 27 Oct, 14:52
• CCTV update after 'stones thrown' at Gloucester City fan'Serious concerns have been raised'Gloucestershire Live · 26 Oct, 15:20
• Football fans 'horrified' as they claim stones were thrown by opposing fans after matchThe incident happened after Gloucester City played Redditch on SaturdayGloucestershire Live · 25 Oct, 16:32

In this story: Gloucester City AFC · Redditch United · David Faulkner · Redditch · Gloucester · Worcestershire Police

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