Police have issued an update after a video appearing to show Aldershot Town fans “storming” a pub in Swindon circulated online.
A video posted on Twitter, following Swindon Town’s FA Cup defeat to the National League side on Saturday, November 4, claimed to show the away fans piling into an unnamed town centre pub.
Multiple people could be seen throwing punches in the video while police entered the venue and attempted to break up the violence.
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Aldershot Town fans storming a Swindon pub earlier today 🏴👊 pic.twitter.com/kpkcbEt5rC
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) November 4, 2023
Police have now confirmed that no arrests were made during the match, and also offered an update on reports of an unconscious male outside the ground prior to kick-off.
A spokesperson for the force said: “A man in his 20s was treated for minor injuries at the temporary medical centre before attending the match, after declining further treatment.
“He did not report any assault.
“We’re not aware of any reported arrests for assault during the match.”
A heightened police presence was in place at Swindon Railway Station on Saturday evening, with officers at the scene confirming it was related to the earlier game.
Around a dozen officers and four vans remained outside the station several hours after the final whistle.
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