Six football fans have appeared in court after violent disorder broke out ahead of a Wrexham and Cardiff City match last year. The men have now been banned from attending football matches after admitting their involvement in the clashes.
They are also banned from entering any town or city where Wrexham AFC or the Wales national team are playing, and have been handed suspended sentences as a result of the incident.
Details of the incident
North Wales Police said the men approached the Ironworks pub on Town Hill in Wrexham and began to "behave aggressively" prior to the Carabao Cup fixture against Cardiff City on October 28, 2025. The group then began fighting with a group of Cardiff supporters.
During the incident, a bottle thrown by one of the six men also struck a security guard who was stood in the entrance to the pub.
Sentences imposed
Harley Bagnall, 20, and Alfie Hughes, 19, both of Deva Way, Wrexham, Charlie Jones, 20, of no fixed address, Kian Roberts, 24, of Wavell Avenue, Wrexham, Cian Wain, 22, of Heol Y Goron, Leeswood, and Dion Williams, 23, of New Foundry Court, Johnstown, were all subsequently arrested and charged with violent disorder.
They entered guilty pleas before they appeared at Mold Crown Court earlier this week, where the following sentences were imposed by the judge:
- Harley Bagnall was sentenced to 15 months in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years.
- Alfie Hughes was sentenced to 12 months in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years.
- Charlie Jones was sentenced to 15 months in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years.
- Kian Roberts was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment, suspended for two years.
- Cian Wain was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment, suspended for two years.
- Dion Williams was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years.
Football banning orders
Each of the defendants also received a four-year football banning order (FBO), which prohibits them from attending any football matches in the UK for the duration of the order. They are also prevented from being within the vicinity of regulated stadia on matchdays.
Superintendent Mark Williams from North Wales Police said: "Violence and disorder have no place in football, and we will not tolerate behaviour that puts others at risk or undermines the safety and enjoyment of the game.
"The football banning orders imposed by the court on these six individuals demonstrate the consequences of such actions. We will continue to work with our partners to identify offenders and ensure robust action is taken against those involved in football-related disorder.
"We remain committed to working closely with the United Kingdom Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) and other partners to prevent violence, tackle anti-social behaviour and ensure football remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone."
