Boy, 15, arrested after disorder as Gornal Athletic lose play-off final | OneFootball

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after clashes between Gornal Athletic and Sutton United fans when the Midlands Football League Division One play-off final ended at Garden Walk Stadium, Gornal, on Saturday 2 May.

The final finished 2-1 to Sutton United, with supporters spilling onto the pitch as celebrations began and confrontations broke out. West Midlands Police said they are investigating the disorder and that no one was seriously injured. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and has been bailed, with officers reviewing footage and asking witnesses to contact them via Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 3806 of 2/5/26.

Fans entered the field to celebrate with players, while several Gornal supporters also came on and a number of altercations followed.

Footage from the ground showed punches being thrown, and flares were hurled onto the pitch then thrown back into the packed main stand. More than 1,500 people were in attendance.

Police officers ran across the pitch to separate groups, with at least one police dog seen. It took at least 15 minutes to clear the area and move fans off the field.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com