Investigation launched into football fan brawl on M6 in Staffordshire

It's believed to have been between Oldham and Everton supporters

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 22nd Sep 2021
Last updated 22nd Sep 2021

Police appealing for information about disorder between football supporters at a motorway service station in Staffordshire.

The incident is believed to have been between those travelling on coaches to watch Oldham and Everton football clubs. The clubs played away matches on this day.

It happened at around 8.30pm on 28 August at Norton Canes services on the M6 Toll.

Detective Inspector Pete Goodwin, of Staffordshire Police, said: “This incident involved groups of supporters fighting and would’ve been distressing and frightening for those families and individuals at the services at the time.

“We won’t tolerate this kind of behaviour and would appeal for any witnesses to contact us, particularly if they have phone or dashcam footage, that might assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact us on 101 or via social media ref 784 of 28 August, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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