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Ricky Charlesworth

Bradford City condemn "utterly-sickening" flare-throwing incident that injured fan

Bradford City have condemned the throwing of a flare which injured a supporter during Saturday's match against Newport County.

The Bantams have said the person(s) found responsible would face "the strongest possible action". Chief executive Ryan Sparks also said that the "utterly sickening" incident shows a complete disregard for the club's history.

He was referring to the Valley Parade fire disaster which happened in 1985 and saw 56 people lose their lives when the main stand in the ground burned down during a league game against Lincoln City. On Saturday, the incident saw a flare thrown from the upper tier of the Kop, resulting in a fan being injured in the lower section.

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