A football supporter collapsed and suffered a seizure after a pyrotechnic flare was let off by her fellow fans in the away end during a game.
The medical emergency led to a long stoppage in play in the second half of the League Two match between Salford City FC and Rochdale AFC at Salford's Peninsula Stadium on Saturday. Medics from both clubs and paramedics ran to the East Terrance where the Rochdale supporters were stood to treat the woman.
She was taken away for medical treatment, but has since posted on social media to thank all those who helped her and confirm she's 'feeling much better'.
Flares emitting blue smoke were ignited in the Rochdale end on a number of occasions, with one thrown onto the pitch. A red flare was also hurled onto the playing surface by Salford supporters in the home end during the match, which Salford won 2-1.
Salford City issued a statement in the aftermath, condemning the actions of the fans with flares.
Doctors and medical staff from both clubs ran to offer their assistance with just over 20 minutes to go in the match, together with Rochdale's head physiotherapist. On Twitter, Rochdale later confirmed the supporter was in a 'stable condition'.
In a statement, the club said: "Salford City wishes to remind supporters that the use of smoke bombs and pyrotechnic devices at football stadia is a criminal offence, and reiterate our commitment to the safety of supporters at The Peninsula Stadium.
"A number of pyrotechnic devices were set off during Saturday's match against Rochdale, disrupting the game on more than one occasion.
"Pyrotechnic devices are dangerous, and the use of them is illegal. Any supporter(s) found in possession of or using such devices will face both a stadium ban and prosecution.
"An away supporter was taken ill during the game, possibly connected to the use of such devices in the away end. Our thanks go to the medical teams from both clubs for their swift response, but their intervention should not have been necessary.
"We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or anti-social behaviour at the Peninsula Stadium and strongly condemn the use of these devices. Checks will continue to be made at the turnstiles on arrival at the Peninsula Stadium, and we would like to reiterate that any supporters found in possession of banned or illegal items will face further action."
"Salford City remains committed to the safety and enjoyment of all supporters at The Peninsula Stadium." No further details have been revealed.
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