Police Launch Investigation After ‘Disturbance’ At Cefn Druids v Caernarfon Game

Readers will have seen the video we retweeted yesterday of a fracas that broke out at the Cefn Druids game, with police today saying they are investigating.

Superintendent Gareth Evans said: “We share the disappointment of law abiding fans present at the match where violence broke out.”

“Local officers attended and order was quickly restored with the assistance of club officials.”

He added: “An investigation is underway and I would like to thank the fans yesterday who assisted officers with establishing what had occurred.”

The below video of the altercation has been circulating on twitter:

@CaernarfonTown absolute scenes @FAWales pic.twitter.com/fyIBvKCd2F

— Greg Evans (@gregevans07) April 30, 2016

Another video has surfaced showing events leading up to it:

Just in case you had any doubts @AshThomas87 pic.twitter.com/fonvLKPunE

— Gaz Edwards (@gazed20) April 30, 2016

@wrexham Druids player sent off and red mist descended. Abuse from Canaries fans proved too much for him to manage so he decided to fight!

— Harri Lovett (@HarriLovett) April 30, 2016

Police went on to say: “Anyone who directly witnessed or were the subject of any threats or violence should contact us on 101 if they have not already done so. Similarly, if you recorded what happened on a mobile phone please get in touch. It is clear there were a number of people involved. The investigation will look at all aspects of the incident and I ask for patience while officers work through this information, speak to witnesses and view CCTV and mobile phone footage.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number RC16061813. Alternatively, individuals with information can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.