Palace brought their own stewards. I believe the steward who ended up in hospital with three broken ribs, is their chief steward, but don't quote me on that.
Statement from police about searches, problems at Brighton station and the six arrested (four of whom are from Sussex)
We are aware that a significant number of people attempted to enter the ground with pyrotechnics, knives and knuckledusters, which were found following efforts to gain access...
Photos elsewhere that a flare was thrown to distract the stewards, whilst some jumped over the turnstiles, others opened a fire exit.
Using a smoke screen is an army tactic, and also prevents identification.
Obviously a couple of stewards did try to stop the invasion which is why a couple of...