An attack by Blue Bomber fans on a boy they mistook for a Saskatchewan Roughriders supporter is disgraceful but not uncommon, says a counsellor for Sport Manitoba. Janelle-Marie Emond's nine-year-old son was verbally abused by Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans and had beer dumped on his head for wearing green at the Banjo Bowl last Saturday. While they might not actively encourage it, some venues and organizations facilitate an aggressive attitude among spectators, Wood said. While they may not actively encourage it, some sports venues and organizations facilitate aggressive attitudes among spectators, Bruce Wood says. Teams need to introduce serious consequences to make everyone feel safe, knowing such behaviour will be dealt with strictly and immediately.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2016 15:53 UTC