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Supporter slapped with a three-year ban following reports of Folkestone Invicta stadium ‘incident’

By: Oliver Leonard oleonard@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 11:25, 13 October 2023

Updated: 15:34, 13 October 2023

A football club has hit a supporter with a three-year ban following a friendly match and reported allegations of anti-social behaviour to the police.

Folkestone Invicta FC announced today it takes a “zero-tolerance” approach to aggression and discrimination at its Alcaline Stadium off Cheriton Road.

A three-year club ban has been issued after an incident at the Alcaline Stadium, Folkestone

Condemning the reported anti-social behaviour, club bosses said an incident unfolded during a friendly home match against the Gillingham B team, but did not elaborate further.

The club confirmed “the incident” is now subject to a police investigation and the three-year ban will take effect immediately.

An Invicta spokesman said: “The club would like to stress that there is a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abusive, aggressive and discriminatory behaviour at the Alcaline Stadium.

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“If you are subject to, or witness any, harassment, abuse or discrimination on a match day, please report this to your nearest club steward.”

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The club says “robust measures” are being put in place to ensure similar matters do not happen again.

They added: “Folkestone Invicta would like to reiterate that minors under the age of twelve must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.”

Kent Police has been contacted for comment.

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