Officers hurt in ugly football rival clash as bottles hurled at train station – police statement in full
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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.
Police said they responded at 6.15pm on 24 October, with South Yorkshire Police and ambulance crews assisting before the situation was de-escalated. The clash is believed to have involved Sheffield Wednesday fans returning after a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers and Shrewsbury Town supporters travelling back from a 3-3 draw with Rotherham United; reports said bottles and other objects were thrown. 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 during disorder at Sheffield station.
- One officer received hospital treatment for a finger injury.
- Police are seeking witness information.
How this story developed
- 7 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.