Man Charged After Explosive Incident at Swindon Town Football Ground
Explosive Device Thrown at Police Before Match
Lewis Hill, 22, from Collett Place, Swindon, is facing charges following a shocking incident at Swindon Town Football Club’s County Ground in January.
Assault on Emergency Workers and Police Dog Injured
Hill has been charged with four counts of common assault against emergency workers. He also faces a charge for causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal—a police dog.
Incident Details and Next Steps
The charges relate to an event on 22 January when an explosive device was hurled towards officers just before the Swindon Town vs Bristol Rovers match kicked off.
Hill will be summoned to court in due course.
