Boy, 14, banned from Doncaster Rovers games after a 10-year-old was struck by a bottle at the game against Sheffield Wednesday

Officers from the Doncaster Central Policing Team yesterday interviewed a 14-year-old boy under caution in relation to offences of assault and throwing a missile at a football match.

By Stephanie Bateman

Published 25th Feb 2022, 09:29 GMT

Updated 25th Feb 2022, 10:13 GMT

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This relates to an incident at Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday where a 10-year-old boy was struck with a bottle.

A spokesman said that after seeking the views of the victim’s family, and working in partnership with DRFC it was agreed the boy will be banned from attending DRFC games for 18 months, and will apologise to the victim.

A scene from the recent Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday match

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