Manchester United U23s' defeat by Southampton U23s marred by 'bomb scare' as players rush on to buses at full-time in what proved to be hoax call Man United and Saints' Under 23 teams were caught up in a security threat Both sides were ordered to board respective buses after Southampton’s 1-0 win The potential threat - which eye witnesses claim was a bomb scare - was identified at full-time. Police were called and attended the scene Leigh’s stadium complex was thoroughly searched by security staff and the incident was declared a false alarm after a hoax call By Jack Gaughan for MailOnline Published: 00:16 GMT, 2 February 2019 | Updated: 00:16 GMT, 2 February 2019 Viewcomments Manchester United and Southampton’s Under 23 teams were caught up in a security threat on Friday night. Both sides were ordered to board their respective buses immediately after Southampton’s 1-0 victory at Leigh Sports Village. The potential threat - which eye witnesses claim was a bomb scare - was identified at full-time. Police were called and attended the scene. Man United and Southampton’s Under 23 teams were caught up in a security threat on Friday Both sides were ordered to board their respective buses straight after Southampton’s 1-0 win Leigh’s stadium complex was thoroughly searched by security staff and the incident was declared a false alarm after a hoax call. That was not before United and Saints’ youngsters were rushed onto their coaches still wearing full kits while the search took hold. Ricky Sbragia’s United lost after Jonathan Afolabi’s first-half strike. The incident at Leigh’s stadium complex was declared a false alarm after a hoax call Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility