Boy arrested after brick smashes coach window
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a brick was thrown through the window of a coach window Southport FC supporters.
The incident took place after a match between Southport and Chorley football clubs on Saturday (March 12). A brick can be seen to be thrown through the rear window of the coach.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and released under investigation in relation to the incident.
No injuries were sustained.
Lancashire Police have confirmed they are working with Chorley FC to identify and ban anyone who was involved in football related disorder.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We are aware of video footage which has been circulating where the Southport FC away fans’ coach had a brick thrown at the rear window. We have today been in touch with Don Fraser Coaches to progress the matter.
“As a result a 15 year old male has been arrested and released under investigation.
“Luckily no one was hurt during the incident.
“We are working closely with Chorley FC to identify and ban any individuals who are involved in any football related disorder.”
A spokesperson for Chorley FC said: “Following an incident after the game on Saturday, we have worked closely with Chorley police over the weekend to identify the culprit and have been made aware of the arrest of a local youth who is responsible for recklessly damaging a coach carrying Southport fans home, the individual involved will now be banned from Victory Park.
“Chorley FC work hard in the community and have put a lot of effort into making the match day experience very much family oriented, the individuals involved are in no way representative of our fanbase and we strongly condemn any violent or anti-social behaviour.”