A Wigan home has been significantly damaged after a crane toppled over in the road, crashing into an upstairs room of the property.
18.03.2024 - 17:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Shocking footage showed chaotic scenes erupting after the Blackpool and Wigan Athletic football game at the DW Stadium on Saturday (March 16).
A huge police presence responded to what has been described as 'disorder' after the match, as supporters of both clubs 'came together' to cause the riot as they left the event.
Greater Manchester Police were criticised by some fans on social media, with one person posting a video claiming officers 'went off on one'. Footage appeared to show a number of people being pinned to the ground by officers as the rowdy crowds were moved along.
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The footage, posted to X, formerly Twitter, showed a large number of officers responding to the disorder, with multiple police vans parked up outside the entrance.
The force has since confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that fans from both clubs "came together with the intention of causing disorder" and that the "high-risk" fixture was "resourced accordingly and effectively." Four Blackpool fans were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and have since been bailed with conditions.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "After full time in the Wigan Athletic v Blackpool match, supporters from both clubs came together when leaving the stadium, with the intention of causing disorder.
"Police resources were deployed and four male Blackpool fans were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They were all later bailed with conditions.
"This was a high-risk fixture that was resourced accordingly and effectively. GMP will continue to work closely with all football clubs in Greater Manchester, to ensure the safety of all who attend such events. If
A Wigan home has been significantly damaged after a crane toppled over in the road, crashing into an upstairs room of the property.
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