Doncaster Rovers fan attacked by Bradford City supporters urged to contact police

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A young Doncaster Rovers fan left bleeding and slumped on the ground after being attacked by a gang of Bradford City supporters has been urged to contact police.

A brief video clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the supporter clutching his face and with a pool of blood on the ground in front of him following Tuesday’s 1-1 draw between the two clubs at Bradford’s Valley Parade stadium.

Police are keen for the fan to get in touch so the incident can be investigated.

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A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media.

The injured supporter has been urged to contact police.The injured supporter has been urged to contact police.
The injured supporter has been urged to contact police.

"We would encourage victims of crime to contact us by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.

"Always dial 999 in an emergency.”

As the camera pans in and out on the distressed supporter, a voice off camera can be heard shouting “little div.”

It is not clear when and where the footage was filmed but it is understood to have been taken close to Bradford’s Valley Parade stadium following Tuesday night’s EFL League Two came between City and Rovers.

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A caption attached to the video, which has been shared on X, formerly Twitter and Facebook said: “A group of Bradford City fans attacked a boy who was walking home with his dad after their match against Doncaster last night. Absolutely embarrassing.”

A spokesman for Bradford City said the club was aware of the video and said: “West Yorkshire Police are aware of it, and we have asked them for details so we can look into it from our side.”