Football fan 'attacked with brick' in Merthyr Town v Farnborough pitch invasion
Merthyr fans were left in need of hospital treatment
By Lucy John
Monday 6th December 2021
Three people were taken to hospital after they were injured during a pitch invasion at a Merthyr Town football match.
The incident happened during an away game at Farnborough Football Club's ground on Saturday December 4, 2021.
One person is believed to have been attacked with a brick during the pitch invasion which involved around 50 people, a spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary police said.
Officers were called to the game after fans filled the pitch and fights broke out in the car park as people left the stadium.
According to Merthyr Town Football Club, the incident resulted in a number of Merthyr fans being injured. A club spokesman said it would be working alongside Farnborough FC, the Southern League and the police to address the incident.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary police said: "We've launched an investigation after fighting and disorder broke out at the football match between Farnborough and Merthyr Town at the team's stadium.
"Our officers were called to the team's home ground in Cherrywood Road, Farnborough after some fans invaded the pitch and fights then broke out in the car park as people left the stadium.
"There were around 500 supporters at the Southern League Premier Division game and it's thought around 50 were involved in the pitch invasion.
"We're now asking for anyone with information about what happened or mobile phone footage showing what went on, particularly outside in the car park to contact us.
"Three people were taken to Frimley Park Hospital with injuries and are being treated. It's believed at least one of the injuries happened after the victim was attacked with a brick. It's thought stick were used in the fighting too.
"Three men have been arrested and are currently in police custody. The three, one aged 26 and from Aberdare, another aged 25 and from Bristol and the third aged 32 and from Blackfield have all been arrested on suspicion of public order offences. Anyone with information or footage of what happened is asked to call officers at Aldershot's Response and Patrol team on 101."
A spokesman for Merthyr Town FC said: "The club are aware of an incident at the Farnborough game on December 4, which resulted in a number of Merthyr fans requiring hospital treatment. Thankfully they are now recovering, and have returned home.
"The Board are convening an emergency meeting to understand the situation, and will be working with Farnborough FC, the Southern League and the police to address the incident."
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