Boy attacked at Southport youth match has eye socket fracture

Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that officers are investigating following an assault at a youth football match in Southport earlier this month.

“At around 10.30am on Saturday 14 January, officers attended the report of an assault of a 15-year-old boy by another boy following an altercation between football teams at a match at Holy Trinity Sports Ground in Roe Lane.

“The victim sustained a fractured eye socket and fractured nose, as well as nerve damage.

“The game was ended by the referee as a result and the investigation continues.

“Anyone with information can contact us @MerPolCC with reference 23000040735.”