Police officer injured after ‘disorder’

A POLICE officer was taken to hospital after trouble broke out between Coventry City and Sunderland fans at the Ricoh Arena.

Tensions flared between the two sets of supporters outside the stadium following the live televised League One fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Police say they are investigating a “disorder” that took place, but stated that it was “quickly intercepted by officers”.

During the incident one police officer was hurt and had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

One arrest was made following the match and a man was later charged with being drunk and disorderly.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Officers are investigating a disorder that took place outside the Ricoh Arena following the Coventry City and Sunderland game yesterday (September 29).

“As fans left the arena a disorder took place which was quickly intercepted by officers.

“A police officer received minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 22-year-old man was arrested as he was leaving the arena and later charged with being drunk and disorderly.

“Stuart Roddam, of Eggerton Street, Sunderland, was bailed to appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on October 16.”

The spokesman said “investigations are on-going” and anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101 or contact them via Live Chat at www. west-midlands.police.uk