An 18-year-old man from Thame has been arrested for encroaching onto the Adams Park pitch during Wycombe Wanderers’ 2-0 win over Oxford United on January 15.
In the 65th minute of the contest, a man was seen running onto the field of play with his arms in the air.
Several of the Oxford United players, most notable Gavin Whyte and Steve Seddon, attempted to stop the spectator from continuing his run.
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We're appealing for information following reports of public order offences in the second half of the Wycombe Wanderers v Oxford United League One match yesterday.
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However, after some pushing and shoving within the cluster of players, the spectator was removed from the pitch by several stewards.
It was later revealed to a source close to the BFP that the 18-year-old man ‘is not a fan of the two clubs.’
Thames Valley Police have also confirmed that they are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries, following the alleged homophobic comment that was said from the away end on the same day.
Wycombe have now also released a statement about the numerous incidents that took place yesterday, including the alleged homophobic abuse https://t.co/FopO5G1Jar
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READ MORE: Wycombe and Oxford release statements following the unsavoury incidents at Adams Park
Investigating officer Sergeant Simon Gray, Thames Valley Police’s Football Liaison Officer, said: “Unfortunately, we have received reports that a very small minority of fans in the away stand have made remarks of a homophobic nature during the League One match on Saturday.
“We are investigating these reports, and I would urge anybody who has any information, or who witnessed anything of this nature, to please contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or by making a report online, quoting reference number 43220021940.
“If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
An official statement has been released by Oxford United regarding the allegations of homophobia from today’s game: https://t.co/wj8oeiA5j4
— Chairboys LGBT+ (@ChairboysLGBT) January 15, 2022
“The vast majority of supporters at this game behaved in an exemplary manner, and were a credit to both football clubs, but we take reports of this nature very seriously and will work with both clubs to investigate these allegations.”
Both Wycombe Wanderers and Oxford United have released statements on the matter.
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