Investigation under way after disorder at football stadium
Derry City fans, including young children, fled onto the pitch on Thursday night before police restored order.
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"this incident as disgraceful and said his party will demand answers from the police about how it was handled."
— Colum Eastwood , Politician
"said the scenes were utterly unacceptable adding that no family should ever have to flee onto a football pitch."
— Julie Middleton , Politician
"said he had completely mixed emotions about the game, which his team lost by a scoreline of two goals to one."
— Tiernan Lynch , Athlete
"said things turned a lot more sinister, when Derry City scored."
— Rory Farrell , Politician
Key People
Colum Eastwood is a Member of Parliament representing the SDLP party.
Julie Middleton is a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Democratic Unionist Party.
Rory Farrell is a councillor representing the SDLP.
Tiernan Lynch is the manager of Derry City Football Club.
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Derry City fans, including young children, fled onto the pitch on Thursday night before police restored order.
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