Flare thrown at Fratton Park injures two and endangers child

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:08 · Archive

A flare thrown at Portsmouth's Fratton Park injured two people and damaged a five-year-old boy's clothing.

A flare was thrown into Portsmouth supporters at Fratton Park during a match, resulting in two minor burn injuries and damage to a young child's clothing. A woman and a man suffered the burns, whilst a five-year-old boy had his clothing damaged in the incident.

Police are investigating the incident and are seeking to identify a Blackburn Rovers fan believed to be responsible. Three images of a man police want to speak to have been released as part of the investigation.

How it is being reported

• Police hunt for Blackburn Rovers fan after flare thrown at Fratton Park injures two Portsmouth fansThe News, Portsmouth · 2 Oct, 13:32
• Two injured and five-year-old almost burnt after flare thrown at Fratton ParkSouthern Daily Echo · 2 Oct, 13:10

In this story: Portsmouth · Blackburn Rovers · Fratton Park

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