Things escalated quickly

Three officers were assaulted during an angry clash between rival football fans at a Sheffield train station.

British Transport Police have issued a statement today following reports of violence eruprting on or around platform 5 of Sheffield Midland Station on Saturday evening. Witnesses reported seeing up to 18 police vehicles with flashing blue lights in and around the station at about 6.30pm on Saturday, October 24.

The trouble is believed to have involved Sheffield Wednesday fans returning to the city after their side’s 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers, and Shrewsbury Town supporters travelling home from their 3-3 draw with Rotherham United.

It is alleged that objects including glass bottles were thrown between the groups, with police arriving quickly. Smaller incidents involving other fans passing through the station are said to have followed later in the evening.

Now, a spokesperson from British Transport Police has issued information as to the nature of the incident as the force appeals for witnesses to come forward. They said: "We responded to an incident of football related disorder at Sheffield Midland station at 6.15pm on Saturday, October 24.

Colleagues from South Yorkshire Police and the ambulance service also assisted and the situation was deescalated. Three BTP officers were assaulted with one requiring hospital treatment for an injury to their finger. "Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information should contact BTP."

Witnesses can hand over information by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 648 of 24 October. Alternatively, they can use Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.