Police detain fan who threw object at linesman during Saint-Étienne vs. Lyon match
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
In a recent derby between Saint-Étienne and Lyon during the 30th round of Ligue 1, an object was hurled from the stands towards the assistant referee, striking him on the head. The law enforcement authorities acted swiftly in this incident.
Details: A statement from the Saint-Étienne press service said that the police detained the suspect at the stadium, though his identity remains undisclosed. The club also mentioned that it would file a complaint against the individual on Monday and condemned his actions.
Quote: "The club will also act with the utmost severity, imposing the harshest sanctions from its side to ensure this isolated incident does not go unpunished. Saint-Étienne reaffirms its full commitment to combating all forms of violence and will continue to act decisively with all stakeholders to ensure the most effective measures are taken against those responsible for such acts."