Man taken to hospital with facial injury after brawl at five-a-side football tournament in Northampton

Two players were involved in an altercation before spectators ran onto the pitch
Carly Odell
By Carly Odell
Published 9th Aug 2023, 09:29 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 09:29 BST
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A man was taken to hospital after a brawl at a five-a-side football tournament in Northampton.

The incident happened at around 11am on Saturday, July 29, at Spratton Sports and Social Club in Smith Street.

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Police say two players became involved in an altercation and a number of spectators ran onto the pitch.

Police are appealing for witnesses.Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police are appealing for witnesses.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman added: “As a result and a man in his late 30s was struck in the face by another man, causing a facial injury which required hospital treatment.”

Police would like to hear from anyone present who saw what happened, including anyone with relevant video footage. Call police on 101 quoting incident number: 23000474589.