Overview
- Cheshire Police arrested a 17-year-old from Widnes on suspicion of assault after disorder connected to Friday’s pre-season game.
- The incident followed clashes between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings supporters at Halliwell Jones Stadium, where the match was briefly halted by referee Jack Smith.
- A fight broke out at about 9:23pm on Winwick Road next to the stadium, leaving a 17-year-old boy seriously injured and taken to hospital.
- Reports online of a bleed on the brain remain unconfirmed by emergency services as officers continue enquiries.
- Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings say they are supporting the injured fan’s family and cooperating with police, who urge information via 101 quoting IML 2248844 or through Crimestoppers.