Emotions ran high during the culmination of a tense football match between England and Spain on Sunday, July 14, resulting in a disturbing incident at a pub in Grove, near Wantage.
England lost the match in the tournament final with a score of 2-1 after a late winning goal by the Spanish team. The match, held in Berlin, had fans on edge, but unfortunately, the excitement turned sour for local supporters.
At around 9:56 pm, following the tournament’s conclusion, an incident of assault was reported at The Bay Tree pub on The Green in Grove. Authorities were promptly involved to handle the situation.
Police Investigation Underway
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police shared details about the ongoing investigation, stating: “Thames Valley Police officers were called to an assault with injury incident at The Green, Grove, at around 9:56 pm on Sunday, July 14.”
No arrests have been made yet, and the police investigation is ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward by calling 101 and quoting the reference 43240334814.
Nearby residents noticed a police helicopter circling above the scene around the time of the incident, sparking curiosity and raising questions within the community.
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