Boy, 17, badly hurt in fight at rugby league match

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after a fight broke out following a rugby league match, police have said.

The teenager was taken to hospital following the incident, which happened after the Warrington Wolves versus Widnes Vikings match had ended at Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington at 21:23 GMT on Friday.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson said "a fight broke out on Winwick Road, leaving one boy seriously injured".

A 17-year-old boy from Widnes had been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the incident, they added.

The spokesperson said detectives were also investigating disorder during the game.

"A number of witnesses have been spoken to and inquiries are continuing," they said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police.

A spokesperson for the sport's governing body, the Rugby Football League (RFL), said it was "aware of events that took place at the game".

They said the RFL did not condone such behaviour and would "speak with both clubs, following which a thorough investigation will be undertaken".

The BBC has approached both Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings for comment.

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