Atherstone, Warwickshire, UK. 12th October, 2013. A group of fans from the home end of the Sheepy Road ground walk around the perimeter of the pitch and scale the fences to attack the visiting supporters (Barrow AFC). A firework was also thrown towards to the terrace of the away following. A flag was stolen from the Barrow AFC fans and then set on fire using a lit firework. Atherstone chairman Rob Weale apologised for what occurred and vowed to pursue the perpetrators.

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