Investigation ongoing into alleged assault of a teenage boy at Fratton Park
Enquiries are ongoing after player and fan confrontation at Fratton Park
Police are continuing to investigate an alleged ‘common assault’ at the Portsmouth v Cardiff game at the beginning of September.
It was reported to the police that a teenage boy was a victim of an assault at the game at Fratton Park on Saturday, September 5. In the 72nd minute, Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik confronted a young fan who was sitting in the South Stand with the game stopped for several minutes.
The incident garnered widespread attention with footage being shared on social media. Following the match, the police confirmed they were investigating a report of common assault. It has been confirmed to The News that enquiries are ongoing with no further updates at this time.
Pompey released a statement the day after the incident confirming that they were investigating the incident and asked fans not to speculate.
The statement from the club read: “Portsmouth Football Club are aware of supporter concerns regarding the incident involving a young fan and an opposition player at yesterday’s match at Fratton Park.
“As this remains a safeguarding matter and is currently under investigation by both the club and the police, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further on the circumstances at this time.
“However, we are aware that a number of claims and assertions are circulating on social media. We would urge caution against speculation while enquiries are ongoing. The welfare and safeguarding of young people are of paramount importance to Portsmouth Football Club.