Police draw Tasers as they're filmed tackling huge fight outside pub after football match

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Police draw Tasers as they're filmed tackling huge fight outside pub after football match
The incident unfolded outside a pub in Llandudno following the cup tie

Shocking footage shows the moment violent disorder broke out following a huge Welsh Cup match. Videos circulating widely on social media show fans clashing with police following the tie

The incident unfolded after Flint Town secured their spot in the Welsh Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over Bangor at the Go Goodwins Stadium in Llandudno. North Wales Police said five people were arrested in connection with the "serious disorder" which happened outside a pub in the town following the match.

Footage shows police detaining a number of fans, with one officer pulling out a taser before asking people to step back. 

Bangor City said it was aware of the incident and the "ongoing police action". "CPD Bangor City 1876 has established policies and procedures to address any issues raised and will follow those processes should they be required," a statement from the club said.

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The FAW said "violence has no place in football", adding that the association would assist with the police investigation if necessary.

North Wales Police said officers were called shortly before 4pm to an incident involving a large number of people outside the Nevill public house in Vaughan Street, Llandudno.

Five people were subsequently arrested on suspicion of public order offences, section 47 assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.

In a statement, Bangor City said it was aware of footage of the incident being circulated on social media.

"We understand the matter is currently subject to ongoing action by North Wales Police, therefore, at this time, the club is unable to comment further," it said.

"CPD Bangor City 1876 has established policies and procedures to address any issued raised and will follow those processes should they be required. Further updates will be provided if and when appropriate, until then the club will be making no further comments."

officer points a Taser

A spokesperson for the FAW said: "The JD Welsh Cup Semi-Final between Flint Town United and Bangor City 1876 at the Go Goodwins Stadium in Llandudno was played without incident.

"The FAW are aware of reports of alleged disorder in Llandudno town centre following the conclusion of the match, and whilst this falls outside of the FAW’s jurisdiction, the association will support the North Wales Police investigation if required.

"The JD Welsh Cup Semi-Final itself was a positive event for Welsh football. Violence has no place in football and damages the positive experience that is enjoyed by the majority."

North Wales Police asked anyone who recorded footage of the incident to contact officers.

police dealing with disorder

Police have asked people not to speculate about the incident or post personal information, including names and photos, of those involved.

A police statement read: "Following the Welsh Cup semi-final between Flint Town United and CPD Bangor 1876 on Saturday (March 7), officers were called at 3.59pm to an incident of serious disorder involving a large number of people outside the Nevill public house on Vaughan Street, Llandudno.

"Five individuals were subsequently arrested on suspicion of public order offences, S.47 ABH and assaulting an emergency worker. This remains a live investigation including the reviewing of video footage and CCTV.

"We are aware of considerable interest on social media, including widespread sharing of recorded footage by people present, and we would ask anyone who recorded the disorder to send the video to us to assist in our ongoing investigations. You can contact us via our live webchat https://orlo.uk/MFpGN or on 101 quoting ref O035019."

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