Telford Tigers pledge 'appropriate action' over 'fan incident' at weekend second team match
Telford Tigers say they are investigating a fan incident at its second team match over the weekend.
In a statement the club pledged "appropriate action" over the matter - although it stopped short of providing specific details of the incident, saying only that it was "isolated".
The match took place on Saturday evening at Telford Ice Rink, between Telford Tigers 2 and Deeside Dragons - resulting in a 6-9 defeat for the hosts.
The update from the club said the incident was dealt with, and praised the response of personnel.
It said: "Telford Tigers are aware of an isolated incident that took place during Saturday evening’s fixture between Telford Tigers 2 and Deeside Dragons.
"The matter was dealt with on the night by the appropriate personnel, who acted quickly to ensure the situation was addressed.
"The incident is now being investigated further and appropriate action will be taken.
"Behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated.
"Telford Tigers prides itself on providing a welcoming, family-friendly and supportive environment for everyone attending our games, whether supporting the home team or travelling to visit us.
"The behaviour witnessed on this occasion does not reflect the values or ethos that we promote as a club.
"In recent fixtures we have seen exemplary conduct from supporters on all sides, helping to create the fantastic atmosphere that makes match nights at Telford Ice Rink so special.
"We remain committed to maintaining those standards and ensuring our games continue to be an enjoyable experience for all fans.
"We thank the vast majority of supporters who continue to represent the club and our sport in the right way."