York City will lodge a complaint following ‘disgraceful’ treatment of fans by police following violent clashes after their defeat at Hartlepool United.
On a weekend where football was overshadowed by violence – with West Brom versus Wolves temporarily suspended and a fan running onto the pitch at Port Vale to hound a referee – there were more clashes following a National League fixture between York City and Hartlepool United.
Footage which surfaced on social media showed the two fanbases brawling in the street before police officers intervened.
But York City have been left dismayed with how their travelling fans were treated by police, with testimonies claiming that some young fans were left ‘in tears’ at the ‘ridiculous overreaction’ from police.
‘Seen some worrying stuff about how the police treated York fans and it’s pretty disgraceful,’ York City owner Matt Uggla posted on X.

Clashes between York City and Hartlepool United fans broke out after a match on Saturday


York City were left furious with what they deemed excessive policing of their travelling fans

Matt Uggla, York City’s owner, informed supporters that he will make a police complaint
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‘A dog fully biting someone when all he’s definitely just trying to get through the station.
‘Will sit down Monday and make sure we make a complaint. Poor from the police.’
York City added in their own statement via their official website: ‘York City Football Club are shocked by the footage seen, and are very aware of events that unfortunately occurred, following Saturday afternoon’s fixture against Hartlepool United.
‘We strongly condemn any form of violence, in any setting, from anybody.
‘Further steps are now set to be taken to fully investigate Saturday afternoon, ensuring that the right measures are in place for the future.
‘The Football Club will make no further comment at this stage until it has met with key personnel surrounding yesterday’s events.’

It was a weekend of shame for football, with incidents of fan trouble across the country
One piece of footage saw a stricken fan sat on the pavement bloodied.
Mail Sport reached out to Cleveland Police for comment.
The rising number of fan clashes is a worrying trend that will have the FA and policing bodies scrutinising their plans for future high-profile matches.
Speaking following the clashes which caused a 35-minute suspension of play between West Brom and Wolves, a statement by the FA read: ‘The disorder that occurred is completely unacceptable.
‘Safety and security are of the utmost importance and the behaviour of those involved was dangerous and inexcusable.
‘We will be investigating these serious incidents alongside the clubs and the relevant authorities and the appropriate action will be taken.’
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