December 17, 2015 4.04 pm This story is over 99 months old

Boreham Wood fans arrested following brawl in Lincoln released on bail

Bailed: Eight men arrested in connection with football violence in Lincoln have now been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Eight men arrested in connection with football violence in Lincoln have now been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The men were all arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into violent disorder that took place in Lincoln on September 12 following the Lincoln City versus Boreham Wood match.

A brawl was said to have begun at the High Street Shakespeare Street junction and involved around 40 people.

Three people were reportedly injured, although not seriously.

All eight individuals, whose ages range between 21 and 53-years-old, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

Seven men are from Borehamwood and one man is from Hemel Hempstead.

Three people were initially arrested by Lincolnshire Police following the disorder and were released in bail.

The investigation continues.