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Oxford United's flares warning after girl hit at Charlton Athletic

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A football club has reminded fans that flares are not allowed at matches after a girl was struck by one and a person was arrested on Saturday.

Oxford United said three fans have been arrested for using flares at their games in less than three months.

It said each of them faced a lengthy ban and a criminal record.

The club said pictures from CCTV, along with social media, fans' cameras and TV images, mean those responsible are "almost always" identified.

The U's said a person was arrested at its Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace at the Kassam Stadium on 23 August.