Following an incident at our recent away game at Hampton & Richmond Borough, TUFC is issuing a reminder of the dangers of pyrotechnics & smoke bombs.
Over the past few years, Football’s governing bodies, the Football Supporters’ Association, and individual Football Clubs throughout the country have continued to warn of the serious dangers of pyrotechnics within football stadiums, as well as reminding supporters that anyone found in possession of or using any such devices will be subject to not only a Club ban, but will also be reported to the police.
Despite the obvious risk of serious injury including burns and breathing problems, in addition to presenting a major fire hazard, instances of pyrotechnics such as flares, smoke bombs, and fireworks being used within football stadiums continue to occur, with one such incident taking place during our away match at Hampton & Richmond on Saturday 5th October 2024.
In addition to action being taken against the supporters involved, incidents such as this can also have serious financial repercussions for Clubs to which these individuals are affiliated, with fines liable to be issued.
Torquay United FC wishes to reiterate to that it is illegal to bring any form of pyrotechnic or smoke bomb into football stadia, and there will be serious consequences for anybody who decides to ignore these repeated warnings, which the Club fully supports.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Club wishes to confirm that anyone caught possessing or using pyrotechnics will be reported to the police, with any subsequent prosecution potentially leading to a permanent criminal record.
We will continue to take action to ensure those who engage in these dangerous acts are not allowed to tarnish our fanbase’s excellent reputation, and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to the vast majority of our supporters, who continue to represent TUFC with distinction, home and away.