Aston Villa Team Bus Attacked After Premier League Win at Burnley
The Aston Villa team bus was attacked after the team’s 3-1 Premier League win at Burnley on Sunday. The incident occurred at junction 10 of the M65 and while it has been reported that there was significant damage to the bus – with bricks thrown at the windscreen – it has been confirmed that no-one was hurt.
Burnley Football Club have ‘strongly condemned’ the incident in a statement, and Lancashire Police are asking people to come forward with dashcam footage or information over the incident.
Burnley Football Club Statement
Burnley Football Club released a statement on Twitter following the attack: “Burnley Football Club is saddened and dismayed to learn about an attack on the Aston Villa team bus at junction 10 of the M65 after today’s match. Having spoken with Villa we are relieved to hear nobody was hurt in the incident. We strongly condemn this behaviour and will support Lancashire Police in their efforts to find whoever was responsible.”
Lancashire Police Investigation
Lancashire Police have asked for anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. Superintendent Melita Worswick said: “This incident occurred when a great deal of traffic was leaving the area following the football match between Burnley and Aston Villa. It is nothing but good fortune that the brick didn’t cause more damage, or result in somebody being seriously injured or even killed. We cannot say at this point whether this was a targeted attack but enquiries are ongoing and this will form part of our investigation. We are now determined to find the person or people responsible and are asking for anyone with information to get in touch.”
Burnley’s Premier League Season So Far
Burnley were promoted to the Premier League last season and have lost their first two matches of the new campaign, having been beaten 3-0 by champions Manchester City in their opening game. The 3-1 loss to Villa was their first Premier League match back at Turf Moor, a game in which Vincent Kompany’s side managed just two shots on target.
Conclusion
The attack on the Aston Villa team bus is a shocking incident that has been strongly condemned by Burnley Football Club and Lancashire Police. It is fortunate that no one was hurt, and Lancashire Police are now determined to find the person or people responsible. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact Lancashire Police as soon as possible.