‘Fighting’ at Horwich Parkway after Bolton Wanderers game

The fighting was reported at Horwich Parkway station, a short walk from the Toughsheet Stadium, with parts of it captured and circulating on social media.

British Transport Police (BTP) say that the fighting men appeared to have left the station before their officers arrived but that the force is making enquiries about the incident.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers were called at around 5.30pm on Saturday February 7 to reports of two groups of men fighting at Horwich Parkway railway station.

“Those involved had left prior to police arrival. Enquiries are ongoing.”

The fighting reportedly took place between small groups of Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley FC fans at Horwich Parkway station on the afternoon of Saturday, February 7.

The vast majority of both sets of fans enjoyed the League One fixture in peace without incident.

Wanderers overcame Barnsley by three goals to two, with two goals apiece from Sam Dalby and a third from John McAtee.

Luca Connell and Adam Phillips were both on the scoresheet for Barnsley.

Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.