Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after another teenager was badly hurt in what police described as a “large fight” following a rugby league match.<\/p>\n
The 17-year-old boy suffered a serious head injury in Dallam Lane, Warrington, just before 21:30 GMT on Friday, after Warrington Wolves hosted Widnes Vikings in a pre-season friendly at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The boy remains in hospital.<\/p>\n
A 17-year-old boy, from Widnes, had already been arrested on suspicion of assault.<\/a><\/p>\n Cheshire Police said the two younger teenage boys, also from Widnes, were also arrested on suspicion of the same offence – but that all three had now been released on bail pending further inquiries.<\/p>\n Ch Insp Robert McLoughlin, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said: “Rugby League is a big part of the Warrington and Widnes culture, and the vast majority of fans attend to support their team and their community.<\/p>\n “However, in this instance, a select few chose to engage in behaviour which is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n “I hope these arrests reassure residents that we are doing all we can to hold those involved accountable.”<\/p>\n Officers are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.<\/p>\n Read more stories from Cheshire<\/a> on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer<\/a> and follow BBC North West on X<\/a>. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.<\/p>\n More like this storyRelated internet links