Over a dozen soccer followers have been banned for his or her half within the tumultuous occasions that occurred throughout Burnley’s match in opposition to Arsenal in September.
Plastic bottles and wood benches had been thrown between the 2 teams of followers after Martin Odegaard scored the game-winning objective for the Gunners.
Supporters reported no accidents, nevertheless, a steward was struck. Following a public plea for data, a variety of admirers had been recognized.
13 Burnley followers had been banned from Turf Moor between February 22 and Might 17, whereas one other was fined and two underage lads had been handed neighborhood punishments.
PC Dan Fish, of Burnley Police, stated: “The dysfunction between rival followers was fully unacceptable and should not have any place in soccer. It was solely by means of luck that nobody was severely injured.”
A press release from Burnley reads: “We all know that the overwhelming majority of our supporters behave responsibly and are a credit score to the membership and city they characterize.
“Nevertheless, the behaviour of a small variety of people on the dwelling fixture in opposition to Arsenal in September final yr, was surprising and disgraceful and has no place by any means at Turf Moor or in society. Consequently, 16 people had been recognized for his or her half within the dysfunction, 13 of which have obtained soccer banning orders and subsequent life bans from getting into Turf Moor.
“This kind of behaviour won’t ever be acceptable and anyone who behaves on this method isn’t a supporter of the membership and mustn’t anticipate to flee punishment. We can’t stress sufficient that anyone partaking in any unacceptable behaviour at our stadium, shall be handled within the firmest doable method.
“We’ll proceed to work with our matchday security group, Lancashire Police and different stakeholders, to make sure such behaviour is handled appropriately, and that supporting Burnley Soccer Membership dwelling and away, continues to be an inclusive, welcoming and protected setting.”
The seek for any Arsenal followers concerned within the incidents continues to be ongoing.
