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Police investigation into Vigar’s death ongoing
The police investigation into former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar’s death is still under way, a coroner’s court has heard. Vigar died in September 2025 after suffering a significant brain injury when he collided with a concrete wall while playing for Chichester City; the case has renewed scrutiny of safety around football pitches.
A Metropolitan Police detective said he expected the investigation to take a further two to three months, without outlining its lines of enquiry. Vigar’s parents told the hearing they believed the Football Association had received warnings about dangerous pitch perimeters, citing a previous review that identified about 160 high-risk clubs, including Wingate and Finchley. His father also questioned Barnet Council’s role in investigating the club, and another hearing is scheduled for 10 February.
In short
- Police expect to need two to three more months to investigate Vigar’s death.
- Vigar suffered a fatal brain injury after colliding with a concrete wall.
- His parents say earlier warnings about pitch safety were not acted on.