Officers hurt in ugly football rival clash as bottles hurled at train station – police statement in full
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British Transport Police have confirmed that three officers were assaulted during football-related disorder at Sheffield Midland station on Saturday evening, with one taken to hospital. The force says the situation was de-escalated and is appealing for witnesses as its enquiries continue.
Police responded at 6.15pm on 24 October, with South Yorkshire Police and ambulance crews assisting. The incident is believed to have involved Sheffield Wednesday fans returning after a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers and Shrewsbury Town supporters travelling home from a 3-3 draw with Rotherham United; witnesses reported bottles and other objects being thrown. The injured officer required hospital treatment for a finger injury. Witnesses can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 648 of 24 October.
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In short
- Three officers were assaulted at Sheffield station.
- One officer was treated in hospital for a finger injury.
- Police are seeking witnesses as enquiries continue.
How this story developed
- 20 minutes ago Three British Transport Police officers were assaulted during disorder involving rival football fans at Sheffield Midland station on Saturday evening. The incident matters because one officer needed hospital treatment, and police are asking witnesses to help with their ongoing enquiries.
- 59 minutes ago British Transport Police have confirmed that three officers were assaulted during football-related disorder at Sheffield Midland station on Saturday evening, with one taken to hospital. The force says the situation was de-escalated and is appealing for witnesses as its enquiries continue.
Explained simply
Sheffield Midland is a busy railway station serving the city and its surrounding area. Football crowds from different clubs can use the same trains and station, where clashes may put passengers and staff at risk.
British Transport Police handle policing on the rail network, working with local police and ambulance crews when needed. Their enquiries may draw on accounts from people who saw what happened, as well as other evidence.