Over a dozen soccer followers have been banned for his or her half within the tumultuous occasions that occurred throughout Burnley’s match towards Arsenal in September.
Plastic bottles and wood benches have been thrown between the 2 teams of followers after Martin Odegaard scored the game-winning purpose for the Gunners.
Supporters reported no accidents, nevertheless, a steward was struck. Following a public plea for info, plenty of admirers have been recognized.
13 Burnley followers have been banned from Turf Moor between February 22 and Might 17, whereas one other was fined and two underage lads have been handed group punishments.
PC Dan Fish, of Burnley Police, stated: “The dysfunction between rival followers was utterly unacceptable and shouldn’t have any place in soccer. It was solely via success 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 signify.
“Nevertheless, the behaviour of a small variety of people on the dwelling fixture towards Arsenal in September final 12 months, was surprising and disgraceful and has no place in any respect at Turf Moor or in society. Consequently, 16 people have been recognized for his or her half within the dysfunction, 13 of which have obtained soccer banning orders and subsequent life bans from coming into Turf Moor.
“This type of behaviour won’t ever be acceptable and anyone who behaves on this method is just not a supporter of the membership and mustn’t anticipate to flee punishment. We can not stress sufficient that anyone partaking in any unacceptable behaviour at our stadium, will likely be handled within the firmest doable method.
“We’ll proceed to work with our matchday security workforce, 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 secure atmosphere.”
The seek for any Arsenal followers concerned within the incidents continues to be ongoing.