A DRAMATIC victory for Bracknell Town FC has been marred as police swarmed the ground soon after the game last Saturday.
Officers scrambled to the Robins’ home ground over reports of criminal damage as the 400-strong crowd left the site.
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Several Thames Valley Police vehicles were seen at Larges Lane as BTFC beat Marlow on penalties in the FA Cup following a 2-2 draw.
But celebrations were cut short when officers arrived late in the afternoon.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson told the News: “Thames Valley Police was called at around 5.10pm on Saturday (3/10) to a report of criminal damage in Larges Lane, Bracknell.
“A bottle had been thrown at a car, causing damage.
“An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
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“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or make a report online quoting reference 43200311262.”
When the alleged incident occured, most of the Bracknell players were still on the pitch and were told to stay out there.
A group of spectators converged around the entrance to the dressing rooms, leading to the metal shutters being brought down.
The police, who had four vehicles inside and outside the ground, were quickly on the scene following calls and took statements from witnesses.
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Bracknell chairman Kayne Steinborn-Busse confirmed on Monday the police are investigating an alleged incident caught on CCTV of criminal damage to a car parked outside the away team's changing room door.
He added that the FA are also investigating after Saturday’s incident and as a result was unable to comment further.
Bracknell beat Marlow 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after the tie finished 2-2, taking them through to the next round of UK football's most famous cup competition.
The Robins will now face Haringey Borough away in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
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