Man, 18, arrested after fan assaulted at Swindon Town County Ground

Young man's arrest follows incident at football match

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 7th Apr 2026

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an assault at Swindon Town County Ground left a 71-year-old Walsall supporter needing hospital treatment yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred just after 5pm during a football match, according to Swindon Police.

The elderly fan has since been discharged from hospital following treatment.

The suspect has been released on bail pending further enquiries into the matter.

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