A woman was left with a bruised and burn on her face, after being hit with a pyrotechnic during a football game at Ewood Park.

This was during a Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End game at Ewood Park, on November 10.

After Preston North End’s goal, in the 35th minute, a pyrotechnic was set off and thrown from the upper tier of the Darwen End, which is the away stand.

The pyrotechnic hit a North End supporter, who was sat at the front of the stand, causing a burn and bruise to her face.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and phone footage.

PC Dan Fish, Blackburn Rovers’ dedicated football officer, said: “A supporter suffered injuries to her face, and we want to trace the person who threw the pyrotechnic.

“This incident shows how dangerous it is to bring pyrotechnics into a football ground.

“I’d like to appeal to anyone who has mobile phone football of the pyrotechnic being thrown from the upper tier of the stand or who witnessed it, to come forward.”

Please contact police on 101 – log 1377 of November 17, 2023 – or email 545@lancashire.police.uk.