- Leeds drew 0-0 with Norwich in play-off
- Crowd trouble in East Anglia
- Club update reveals two arrests
WHAT HAPPENED?
Leeds travelled to Carrow Road for their first Championship play-off match against Norwich. In the aftermath of the 0-0 draw, a fan of the away side was attacked outside of the ground. Both the police and club have since confirmed that the supporter received treatment and two arrests were made.
WHAT THE POLICE SAID
In a recent statement, Norfolk Police said: “Two men have been arrested following an incident in Norwich this afternoon. A man aged in his 60s reported being punched outside Norwich City FC’s stadium in Carrow Road. An object is also believed to have been thrown at the victim who suffered a cut to his chin. The victim was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment.
“A man aged in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. A man aged in 50s was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Violence at football matches always seems to creep up during the season and with so much at stake between Leeds and Norwich, it is perhaps less surprising that there were some issues among the fanbases. Endangering the life of another person should never be tolerated and increased police presence in recent years is one step taken to reduce problems off the pitch.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS AND NORWICH?
The two teams will meet at Elland Road for the second leg on Thursday night to decide who will advance to the final at Wembley. The Whites finished 17 points ahead of the Canaries in the league standings but could see their season ended by the East Anglian side.
