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North Wales Police reveal incidents at children's football matches

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 13:20 · Archive

North Wales Police has disclosed incidents reported at children's football matches in 2025 and 2026, including allegations of assault and inappropriate behaviour.

North Wales Police has disclosed a series of incidents reported at children's football matches in 2025 and 2026 in response to a Freedom of Information request. The reported incidents included an allegation that a child grabbed another child's private area during a football match. Police said the reported suspect in that case was below the age of criminal responsibility and no arrests were made in connection with any of the incidents disclosed.

Other incidents included a child reportedly upset after her father attended a match following the lifting of his bail conditions. Police were also called after an 'already agitated' male allegedly made a 'fist motion' towards another man at a match. Anonymous concerns were reported about a football coach's alleged behaviour towards children, including his own son, and parents.

In a separate case, a man claimed he suffered head injuries after being assaulted by a group of males following an accusation that he had headbutted a child at a football match. Police completed an investigation but identified no suspect. Another child was reported for allegedly assaulting a child on a football pitch. Police identified a suspect and the victim supported the investigation, but said 'evidential difficulties' were encountered.

North Wales Police reveal incidents at children's football matches
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