Wealdstone's National League meeting with Barnet ended in unsavoury scenes as a steward was punched and the referee hit by a flare following a late equaliser at the Hive Stadium. The match saw promotion-chasing Barnet play out a 1-1 draw against Wealdstone. Corie Andrews' strike cancelled out Callum Stead's opener to earn a draw and sparked jubilant scenes in the away end that went a step too far. Footage appeared to show a supporter in a tussle with a steward as they attempted to move the fan from the pitch. Players from both teams had to separate the duo as the steward appeared to be assaulted. Meanwhile, a flare was thrown from the stands that hit referee Dale Baines. Wealdstone have condemned the actions of their supporter and apologised to the steward. The club say they are working closely with the Metropolitan Police and Barnet to both identify and take action against those involved in the incident. The Board of Directors at Wealdstone Football Club unequivocally condemn the actions of the individual who invaded the pitch during our National League fixture at Barnet FC, following our equalising goal and assaulted a match day steward. Such behaviour is totally unacceptable and goes against the values that our club stands for. Wealdstone Football Club will not tolerate any form of misconduct that jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of football. The club wishes to express its sincere apologies to the match day steward affected by this incident, and we will ensure they receive our full support. We also want to thank the majority of our fans who continue to show their passionate support in a respectful and responsible manner. The incident occurred in the 10th minute of second half stoppage time, and the club is reviewing footage to identify those involved. Wealdstone's manager was not available for comment, but the club's statement reflected the shock and disappointment of the events that unfolded. The National League has also been informed of the incident, and an investigation is underway. The safety of players, officials, and spectators is of utmost importance, and Wealdstone Football Club will do everything in its power to prevent such incidents from happening again. The club's fans have been praised for their passionate support, but the actions of a few have overshadowed what was a moment of celebration for the team. Wealdstone's players and staff have been left shaken by the events, but the club is committed to moving forward and ensuring that the safety and enjoyment of football are prioritised.