Tottenham match investigated by police as Thomas Frank's debut turns ugly

Police are investigating alleged clashes in the crowd during Thomas Frank's debut as Tottenham head coach. Frank's new side won 2-0 over Reading on Saturday afternoon to give the Dane a fantastic start to life in north London.

Goals from Will Lankshear and new defender Luka Vuskovic, 18, alongside an impressive debut from £55million West Ham United acquisition Mohammed Kudus, ensured Spurs and Frank claimed a triumph against the League One outfit. But during the closing stages of the pre-season fixture at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, some unsavoury incidents are said to have unfolded in the stands. Disorder was allegedly sparked amongst spectators in the final moments of the encounter at the summit of the south east corner of the venue where the Spurs and Reading supporters were positioned nearest to each other.

Stadium officials within that section were forced to step in, establishing a substantial buffer zone between the rival factions. Missiles appeared to be hurled, with some striking Reading staff caught in between.

Thames Valley Police are now investigating to find those responsible.

A spokesperson for the force told football.london: "We are aware of a public order incident at yesterday's match between Reading and Tottenham at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Officers are investigating and we are working with the club to identify the individuals involved.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101 or by making a report online, quoting investigation reference number 43250365707."

A version of this article first appeared on football.london