Two men arrested following violent disorder in Llanrumney
It's after police were called to report of an on-going disturbance outside Eastern Leisure Centre on Saturday
Last updated 15th Oct 2024
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident of violent disorder in Llanrumney, Cardiff, on Saturday afternoon.
A 28-year-old man from Trowbridge and a 22-year-old man from Llanrumney have been arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder.
They remain in police custody and an investigation is on-going.
Shortly after 4pm on Saturday (October 12) police were called to report of an on-going disturbance outside Eastern Leisure Centre.
There were several assaults, including one on a man from Ely who suffered a life-changing injury, and a vehicle was damaged.
One of the men injured in the attack, Joel Collins, 32, is undergoing knee surgery following the incident.
Mr Collins' team, Avenue Hotspur FC - which is based in Ely - had just lost 3-1 in a Cardiff and District Football League division one match to Llanrumney Athletic at the Eastern Leisure Centre in Llanrumney, Cardiff, before the violence broke out.
Llanrumney Athletic also issued a statement condemning the attack.
They said: "We were here for football and no-one should ever have to worry about whether they will make it to work the next day following a game of football.
"To the club's knowledge no players or coaching staff were involved in this incident and should any information contradict this they will be dealt with accordingly."
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact the police.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to get in touch with South Wales Police.