Newmarket Racecourse is currently investigating an incident which occurred on Thursday, the first day horse racing has taken place since it was suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The incident saw a pane of glass fall from the main grandstand, shattering on the seats below which would have been full of spectators under normal circumstances.
Amy Starkey, who runs Newmarket as East Regional Director for Jockey Club Racecourses, said: "A window fell out of the Champions Gallery on the third floor on to the level two seating for no explained reason. "We are now investigating why and how it’s occurred.
Clearly it is very concerning and thankfully we are staging racing behind closed doors so no members of the public or our team