Welling United vs Potters Bar match cancelled after fight

The Welling United vs Potters Bar has been postponed after a fight. <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
The Welling United vs Potters Bar has been postponed after a fight. (Image: Google Maps)
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The Welling United versus Potters Bar football match was cancelled after a fight took place at the stadium.

The Metropolitan Police was called to Park View Road just before 1.20pm to reports of a fight between two men yesterday (December 13).

Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man, who had injuries to his face.

Another man, 42, was arrested on suspicion of causing GBH (grievous bodily harm), and he remains in custody.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “At 13:18hrs. on Saturday, 13 December police were called to Welling Football Club following reports of an altercation between two men.

“Officers attended and found a 38-year-old man with injuries to his face.

“A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.”

 

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