Tamworth's match against Nuneaton Boro was abandoned on Tuesday night, February 21, after fans launched flares, causing safety concerns. The match was stopped 60 minutes in, with Tamworth leading 2-0. A large police presence was pictured outside the ground as supporters began to filter out of the stadium. Ciaran Morrison, who attended the match with his friend Cayden Sands, described the scenes as 'ugly' and 'spoiling what was a great derby atmosphere'. The match was eventually abandoned after discussions with police and match officials. Nuneaton tweeted that both teams had left the field after fans began throwing projectiles at each other. The incident is not the first of its kind, as violence broke out between fans at the first game in October after a sick taunt was allegedly made about Morgan Hehir. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it was called to the ground but later stood down before arriving as the patient did not want ambulance help. Tamworth fan Jordan Bradbury, who was in the family stand with his daughter, said he had never seen anything like it before at a Tamworth game. The club will update fans in due course on the outcome of the abandoned match. The safety of players and management teams was the primary concern, and the decision to abandon the match was made to ensure their well-being. The incident has raised concerns about fan behavior and the need for increased security measures at matches. The club and authorities will be investigating the incident and taking necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.