Arrests made after ‘attack on fans with golf clubs’ as cops race to SPFL clash

FOOTBALL fans were allegedly attacked with golf clubs by rival supporters after a bottom of the league clash between Stranraer and Clyde.

A huge police presence was spotted at Stair Park after the home side secured a 2-0 win.

During the SPFL League Two encounter, flares and pyrotechnics were thrown onto the park.

It is said that the alleged disturbance erupted after the full-time whistle when several fans allegedly attacked rival supporters with golf clubs.

And it is claimed that the golf clubs were taken from a Ford Transit van which was sitting in the car park.

It’s understood officers in possession of tasers were in attendance however no taser was discharged.

Two cop vans and a car were spotted sitting outside the stadium after full-time.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Saturday, 10 February 2024, police received a report of a disturbance in the London Road area of Stranraer.

“Two men aged 48 and 23 were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Officers also issued a statement in relation to the pyros being thrown onto the park.

A spokesperson added: “Officers are carrying out enquiries in relation to a report of pyrotechnics being used at the conclusion of a football match at Stair Park, Stranraer.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2456 of Saturday, 10 February, 2024.”

Stranraer FC has been approached for comment.

Stranraer won 2-0 with strikes from Kyle Fleming and Finn Ecrepont.

The second goal was scored by Ecrepont and was an audacious lob from inside his own half in the third minute of stoppage time at the end of the game.

The official Stranraer Twitter (X) account described it as “potentially the greatest goal ever scored at Stair Park”.

The Blues secured three points in a crucial bottom of the table clash with Clyde this afternoon.

Stranraer are now 11 points clear of the relegation zone on 26 points and in eighth position, with Clyde rooted to the foot of the table on 15 points.

The side haven’t won a league game in over a month and indeed have claimed just the two all season long.

Meanwhile, Rangers beat Ayr United 2-0 in their Scottish Cup fifth round clash.

But it wasn’t without controversy on Willie Collum’s first visit to Ibrox since he faced calls to be suspended from Rangers.

Fabio Silva scored the second goal but pundit Michael Stewart and Ayr boss Scott Brown both felt he should have been sent off.

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