Leigh Leopards

Leigh Leopards ban supporters after pyrotechnic incident at Wigan Warriors

by
Will Jackson
November 29, 2024

Leigh Leopards have released a statement to confirm a number of fans have been banned following an incident with pyrotechnics last month. The incident occurred during the club’s Super League play-off semi-final at Wigan Warriors on October 5.

The Leopards have held an extensive investigation with images and CCTV footage made available to them following the use of smoke flares and pyrotechnics in the away end. As a result, a total of 10 people have been questioned and punished for their actions at the Brick Community Stadium.

Of those 10, seven have been handed suspended six-month bans, while two have been given a full one-year ban and one person has been handed an indefinite suspension by the club.

A statement read: “Leigh Leopards wish to inform supporters that following an extensive investigation a total of ten people have been identified and interviewed in connection with the pyrotechnics incident at Wigan Warriors for the Betfred Playoff Semi Final on 5 October.

“As a result of the investigation, a total of seven people have been issued a suspended six-month ban. In addition, two people were issued with a full one-year ban and one person with an indefinite ban.

“The club would like to remind supporters that pyrotechnics are prohibited in stadiums and are against the stadium, club and RFL polices. For the safety of all, we remind supporters that Leigh Leopards will not tolerate the use of any pyrotechnics at fixtures both at home or away and we will impose sanctions for a breach of these regulations.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks to the authorities, Wigan Warriors and its supporters for supporting the investigation.

“We look forward to focusing on the 2025 season ahead and trust that supporters will enjoy another fantastic season safely for the enjoyment of all.”

Leigh are readying themselves for the start of the new Super League season which gets underway when they make the short journey to Wigan once more on Thursday, February 13.