Burnley's Shocking Scandal: Aston Villa Team Bus Targeted by Brick in Terrifying Premier League Incident
Aston Villa's team bus was targeted by a brick thrown from a footbridge, shortly after their Premier League victory against Burnley The incident occurred at junction 10 of the M65
Burnley expresses their support for the police following an incident in which Aston Villa's team bus was hit by a brick thrown from a footbridge while returning from Turf Moor. The incident took place at junction 10 of the M65 as Villa, who emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Burnley in their Premier League match on Sunday afternoon, was making their way back to the Midlands.
Burnley issued a statement expressing their strong disapproval of the incident, stating that they are saddened and dismayed to hear about the attack on the Aston Villa team bus at junction 10 of the M65 after the match. They have confirmed that after speaking with Villa, they are relieved to know that no one was injured in the incident. The club firmly condemns this behavior and asserts their commitment to assisting Lancashire Police in their endeavors to apprehend the individuals responsible.
Lancashire Police have initiated an investigation into the incident and are appealing for dashcam footage and any additional details.
According to a statement from the police, the collision inflicted some damage upon the bus's windscreen; fortunately, no injuries were reported.
However, the situation could have been much worse, and it is evident that we will not tolerate individuals endangering motorists in such a manner.
According to Lancashire Police Superintendent Melita Worswick, this incident took place during a heavy traffic flow as people were exiting the area after the Burnley vs Aston Villa football match.
It is fortunate that the brick did not cause significant damage or lead to any serious injuries or fatalities. At this time, it is uncertain whether this was a deliberate attack. However, our investigation is ongoing and will include this aspect.
We have a strong determination to locate the individual or individuals accountable and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
If you possess any information or have a dashcam footage that could assist us, kindly get in touch with us promptly.
