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19-03-2025
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Investigation after Swindon and Cheltenham fans clash in town centre
Police are investigating after Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town fans had to be separated after appearing to clash in Swindon town centre. The incident happened on Saturday, March 15 near Swindon Railway Station shortly before 3pm at the junction of Wellington Street and Manchester Road. Police are appealing for information about the "brief disorder" which involved a "small number of males". No arrests have been made and there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. A video posted by Twitter account Football Fights on Saturday showed multiple fans fighting with each other before police officers intervened. Swindon vs Cheltenham today... 🏴👊 — Football Fights (@footbalIfights) March 15, 2025 A spokesperson for Swindon Police said: "We are appealing for information following a brief disorder in Wellington Street, Swindon on Saturday 15th March between Swindon and Cheltenham fans following the game. "Officers intervened to quell the disorder, shortly before 3pm, which involved a small number of males. "There were no reported injuries and no arrests were made at the scene. "We are investigating the circumstances. "Anyone with information about the incident, or who may have recorded dash cam footage is asked to call us on 101 quoting log 54250033695." On the pitch, Swindon earned a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Cheltenham at the Nigel Eady County Ground. Swindon Town FC have been approached but a spokesperson said they are unable to comment.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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Investigation after Swindon and Cheltenham fans clash in town centre
Police are investigating after Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town fans had to be separated after appearing to clash in Swindon town centre. The incident happened on Saturday, March 15 near Swindon Railway Station shortly before 3pm at the junction of Wellington Street and Manchester Road. Police are appealing for information about the "brief disorder" which involved a "small number of males". No arrests have been made and there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. A video posted by Twitter account Football Fights on Saturday showed multiple fans fighting with each other before police officers intervened. Swindon vs Cheltenham today... 🏴👊 — Football Fights (@footbalIfights) March 15, 2025 A spokesperson for Swindon Police said: "We are appealing for information following a brief disorder in Wellington Street, Swindon on Saturday 15th March between Swindon and Cheltenham fans following the game. "Officers intervened to quell the disorder, shortly before 3pm, which involved a small number of males. "There were no reported injuries and no arrests were made at the scene. "We are investigating the circumstances. "Anyone with information about the incident, or who may have recorded dash cam footage is asked to call us on 101 quoting log 54250033695." On the pitch, Swindon earned a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Cheltenham at the Nigel Eady County Ground. Swindon Town FC have been approached but a spokesperson said they are unable to comment.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Swindon and Cheltenham fans clash in town centre as police descend
Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town fans had to be separated by police after appearing to clash in the town centre. The two sides took part in thrilling 3-3 draw at The County Ground on Saturday, March 15, with Ian Holloway admitting he couldn't believe what he had witnessed. Off the pitch, sections of both sets of supporters were seemingly separated by police during an incident at the junction of Wellington Street and Manchester Road, near Swindon Railway Station. A video posted by Twitter account Football Fights showed multiple fans fighting with each other before police officers intervened. READ MORE: Swindon nightclub arrest after 'noxious substance' incident Swindon vs Cheltenham today... 🏴👊 — Football Fights (@footbalIfights) March 15, 2025 The two groups were then ushered down opposite ends of the road, with police shouting at them to 'get back.' Both sets of fans could be hearing singing during the altercation. Town went on to salvage a late draw in the game itself despite falling 3-1 behind, thanks to goals from Will Wright, Kabongo Tshimanga, and Ollie Clarke. The result leaves Holloway's side 15th in the table as the season enters its final months.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swindon and Cheltenham fans clash in town centre as police descend
Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town fans had to be separated by police after appearing to clash in the town centre. The two sides took part in thrilling 3-3 draw at The County Ground on Saturday, March 15, with Ian Holloway admitting he couldn't believe what he had witnessed. Off the pitch, sections of both sets of supporters were seemingly separated by police during an incident at the junction of Wellington Street and Manchester Road, near Swindon Railway Station. A video posted by Twitter account Football Fights showed multiple fans fighting with each other before police officers intervened. READ MORE: Swindon nightclub arrest after 'noxious substance' incident Swindon vs Cheltenham today... 🏴👊 — Football Fights (@footbalIfights) March 15, 2025 The two groups were then ushered down opposite ends of the road, with police shouting at them to 'get back.' Both sets of fans could be hearing singing during the altercation. Town went on to salvage a late draw in the game itself despite falling 3-1 behind, thanks to goals from Will Wright, Kabongo Tshimanga, and Ollie Clarke. The result leaves Holloway's side 15th in the table as the season enters its final months.
