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Cricket match abandoned over ‘abuse from football fans’

The East of Scotland Cricket Association division seven tie was taking place at Roseburn Park ahead of the football friendly at Murrayfield stadium.

Murrayfield DAFS posted on X (formerly Twitter): “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 Stewart’s Melville Cricket Club.

“Not only that, there were two instances of physical assault that were perpetrated on players. The perpetrators of said abuse were fans of football clubs playing a friendly at Murrayfield Stadium – and police were standing 50 yards away.”

The statement which tagged in Police Scotland added: “Two sets of officers did absolutely nothing to prevent or stop any of the events from taking place – and in fact flat our refused to help when pressed by players.

“It’s incredibly sad and desperate that we still have to deal with instances like this.”

The club said it was drafting a complaint to Police Scotland and other relevant authorities.

It added: “We have worked tirelessly to make Roseburn Park a welcoming, all-inclusive venue for cricket – but days like today harm that irreparably – especially when those who can help refuse.”


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