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An alleged incident took place outside the away end at the County Ground on Monday (April 6)
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Arrest made after alleged assault outside County Ground left Walsall fan with injuries to face and neck

A 71-year-old man was left with a black eye and substantial bruising following the incident outside the away stand in the aftermath of Swindon Town’s 2-1 home win.

07.04.26, 16:30 Updated 08.04.26, 05:56 3 Minute Read

Sam Morshead

Sam Morshead

A teenager has been arrested and bailed after a visiting Walsall supporter was hospitalised following an incident at the County Ground on Monday (April 6).

A 71-year-old man from the Birmingham area was left with a black eye and substantial bruising to his neck and face following the alleged assault outside the away stand in the aftermath of Swindon Town’s 2-1 home win.

Pictures on social media depicted the extent of the injuries sustained by Trevor Little, who required medical treatment. He has subsequently been discharged.

An 18-year-old was arrested by police in connection with the altercation. Eyewitnesses reported Mr Little had been left bloodied and face down on the ground.

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