A cricket match was abandoned due to abuse from Manchester United and Rangers fans, leading to the assault of two cricket players. Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club reported that during their game against Stewart’s Melville Cricket Club, players experienced a mix of sexist, homophobic, and racist abuse. The incident occurred when fans of Manchester United and Rangers, who were in the area for a friendly game, disrupted the cricket match.
Incident Details
The cricket team from Edinburgh, set to play their next game at Roseburn Park near Murrayfield Stadium, faced abuse from football fans who assaulted two players. Despite the presence of local police, officers reportedly did nothing to intervene. The match was called off, and the police are now investigating the claims.
Club’s Statement
Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club expressed their distress over the situation on their social media. “Very upset that our 4th team had to abandon their game today due a combination of sexist, homophobic and racist abuse at Roseburn Park outside Murrayfield Stadium today against @StewMelCC,” the club stated on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Police Inaction
The club further criticized the police for their inaction. “There were two instances of physical assault on players. The perpetrators of said abuse were fans of football clubs playing a friendly at @MurrayfieldStad – and police were standing 50 yards away. Two sets of officers did absolutely nothing to prevent or stop any of the events from taking place – and in fact flat out refused to help when pressed by players,” the club added.
Next Steps
The cricket community awaits further developments as the investigation continues. The incident has highlighted ongoing issues of fan behavior and the need for better protection and intervention from authorities during such events.
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