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Newbury man, 19, arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following incident at Reading FC vs Swindon Town FC match on October 10





A Newbury man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following an incident at a football match.

The 19-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested following an incident at the Reading FC vs Swindon Town FC match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading on October 10.

The man has been released on police bail.

Newbury man, 19, arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following incident at Reading FC vs Swindon Town FC match on October 10
Newbury man, 19, arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following incident at Reading FC vs Swindon Town FC match on October 10

Thames Valley Police have also announced a further four arrests in relation to incidents that occurred at a match between Reading FC and Bristol Rovers FC at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday, November 7.

A 26-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order.

This was in relation to racist abuse being shouted at the players during the match.

A 15-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man, both from Bristol, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a flare.

These were in relation to flares being lit and thrown into the crowd.

A 31-year-old man from Bristol was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a flare.

This was in relation to an offender being found in possession of a flare while leaving the stadium.

The men have all been released on police bail and the boy received a community resolution.



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