There was an alleged incident outside the ground immediately after the Darlington v Spennymoor Town game on Saturday in which a young Spennymoor supporter was struck by a so-called Darlington "fan".

We are assisting Spennymoor Town FC and Durham Constabulary with their enquiries into this incident, and would like to wish the Spennymoor supporter concerned a speedy recovery.

Darlington Football Club prides itself as a community and family-friendly club and does not condone this type of conduct by a so-called "fan" whatsoever. Indeed, let us make our view very clear -- any individual who is found guilty regarding this incident will be banned by the club for life.

Following incidents both inside and outside Blackwell Meadows on Saturday, Durham Constabulary are now conducting enquiries as part of ongoing investigations. As this is a police matter, the club will not be commenting further.