Twelve people have been charged following a brawl at a King's Lynn town match on New Year's Day (January 1, 2023).
The Norfolk team's game against Lincolnshire rivals Boston United descended into chaos when fans clashed in the stands in the second half.
The clash spilled out onto the pitch prompting the game to be stopped for several minutes until the ruckus was brought under control.
Well well well. Doesn’t look great from us at all. pic.twitter.com/7WjdNev241
— Boston United Supporters Page (@BUSupporterpage) January 1, 2023
CCTV footage circulating on social media appears to show supporters jumping over barriers into the home stand as fighting broke out with fans exchanging punches, kicks and being dragged to the ground.
The violent clashes occurred while Boston, managed by former King’s Lynn boss and Norwich City player Ian Culverhouse, were losing 2-0 with Lynn’s fans taunting ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’.
Thirteen people, including seven away fans and six home fans, have since been arrested.
Twelve have been charged with public order offences while a thirteenth was given a conditional caution.
Norfolk Constabulary are continuing their investigation into the incident and have released CCTV images of four men they would like to speak to in connection with the brawl.
Anyone who recognises the men or has any information which could help the investigation should contact Sergeant Darryl Grief at King’s Lynn Local Policing team on 101 or email Darryl.Grief@norfolk.police.uk.
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