Football flare: Boy, 7, injured at Barnsley v Hull game

The flare was thrown into the crowd just before half-time

A seven-year-old boy was hit in the face by a flare at a football match between Barnsley and Hull City.

The flare was thrown into the crowd by a Hull fan at Barnsley's Oakwell stadium shortly before half-time on Saturday, South Yorkshire Police said.

The boy was treated for his injuries at the ground and was able to return to watch the rest of the match.

Officers are looking at CCTV from the stadium and a 17-year-old boy is being questioned by police.

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Ch Insp Blake Neale from Humberside Police said: "Behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated as families should feel safe to be able to go to watch their teams play without the fear of this type of incident.

"Police officers work closely with the ground's stewards and tonight one supporter had been arrested on entry to the ground when he was found in possession of a flare.

"We are working closely with our colleagues in South Yorkshire Police, Hull City and Barnsley Football Clubs to conduct a thorough investigation and whoever is found to be responsible will be dealt with robustly."

Hull beat Barnsley 2-0 in the bottom-of-the-table Championship match.