A Sunday league football match in Kirkby descended into violence on Sunday, with a brawl involving spectators and a man being run over on the pitch, according to witnesses. Merseyside Police are investigating the disturbance that occurred at football fields near Simonswood Lane.
Shaun Reid, 47, a manager for Warrington Town who was watching a nearby match, described the scene as 'pandemonium'. He reported seeing one man with a hammer and another with a screwdriver before a car struck a man, who was thrown onto the bonnet and windscreen. The referee of one of the games abandoned the match, leading to the confrontation among fans.
A 22-year-old man who was run over was taken to hospital but later discharged himself without making an official statement. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Chief Inspector Kevin Wellens called the behaviour 'totally unacceptable', emphasising that football should be an enjoyable community activity. Investigations are ongoing to identify those involved and the offences committed.
