# Officers hurt in ugly football rival clash as bottles hurled at train station – police statement in full

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/officers-hurt-in-ugly-football-rival-clash-as-bottles-hurled-at-train-station-police-statement-in-full/
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:14:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T14:53:22+00:00
- Original publisher: YorkshireLive Sheffield
- Original article: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/officers-hurt-ugly-football-rival-34817821
- Topics: Football, Sheffield, Sport

## Key points

- Three officers were assaulted at Sheffield station.
- One officer was treated in hospital for a finger injury.
- Police are seeking witnesses as enquiries continue.

## Summary

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.

## Coverage

- [YorkshireLive Sheffield: Officers hurt in ugly football rival clash as bottles hurled at train station – police statement in full](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/officers-hurt-ugly-football-rival-34817821)
- [The Star (Sheffield): Large-scale disorder at Sheffield Station blamed on football fans as three police officers injured](https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/railway-fight-btp-statement-oct-26-2026-9309685)

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