Complaint
A reader of this online report complained it was inaccurate, in that there had been no pitch invasion or altercation on the pitch, and that it manifested anti-Yorkshire bias.聽 The ECU considered the complaint in the light of the 麻豆官网首页入口鈥檚 standards of accuracy and impartiality.
Outcome
The ECU agreed that the reference to a pitch 鈥渋苍惫补蝉颈辞苍鈥 was not accurate.聽 A child had run onto the pitch and it is alleged a number of stewards were assaulted as they attempted to reunite him with his parents, following which a further incident occurred between a small group of supporters and stewards behind the stand. 聽The complaint was therefore upheld in relation to accuracy.聽 In relation to impartiality, the item fairly and factually reported Barnsley Town鈥檚 response to the incidents, and the ECU saw no evidence for the view that it 鈥渆xacerbates the 麻豆官网首页入口's clear and demonstrable anti-Yorkshire agenda鈥.聽 This aspect of the complaint was not upheld.
Partly Upheld
Further action
The finding was reported to the management of 麻豆官网首页入口 Sport and discussed with the journalists responsible.聽 The online article was amended appropriately.