A teenage footballer has claimed he was attacked by a pitch invader during a junior match. The 14 year-old, was taken to hospital after being 'knocked unconscious' as violence erupted during a game in South Manchester.
Tensions boiled towards the end of the under-15's match between West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Wolfhounds and Wythenshawe Amateur Juniors Panthers on Sunday, October 9.
A challenge by a West Didsbury and Chorlton player is said to have sparked a confrontation which a number of the players and watching parents and spectators then became involved in.