POLICE have made three arrests after a teenage Warrington Wolves supporter suffered a serious head injury during disorder which followed Friday’s match against Widnes Vikings.

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured, according to Cheshire Police, close to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy, all from Widnes, were arrested on suspicion of assault.

They have since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Cheshire Police said: “Detectives investigating disorder at the Halliwell Jones Stadium during the game between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward.

“Police were called shortly after the match, at around 9.23pm on Friday, January 9, following reports that a large fight broke out on Dallam Lane, Warrington.

“A 17-year-old boy from Warrington sustained a serious head injury during the incident and is currently being treated at Warrington Hospital.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 2248844, or visit cheshire.police.uk.

Warrington said on Saturday that they were “aware of an incident involving one of our supporters… who was taken to hospital and is currently receiving medical care.

“We are offering our full support to the family and are working closely with the police, and Widnes Vikings in relation to the incident.”

Widnes said: “Our thoughts are with the individual involved and their family at this time.

“We are offering our full support and are working closely with Cheshire Police and Warrington Wolves in relation to the incident.”

A spokesperson for the RFL said the governing body was “aware of events that took place at the game between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings.