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Football rivals clash in street | Football rivals clash in street |
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Seven people were injured during a street brawl between Chelsea and Tottenham football rivals armed with knives, hockey sticks and wooden clubs. | Seven people were injured during a street brawl between Chelsea and Tottenham football rivals armed with knives, hockey sticks and wooden clubs. |
Up to 40 people were involved in the clash, which followed the clubs' FA cup 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. | |
Thirty-four people were arrested following what police believe was a pre-arranged fight in Parsons Green in south-west London at about 2020 GMT. | Thirty-four people were arrested following what police believe was a pre-arranged fight in Parsons Green in south-west London at about 2020 GMT. |
All the men arrested were later bailed to dates in May. | |
Those hurt were taken to hospital with stab wounds and head injuries. | |
Riot police | Riot police |
Riot police were sent to the scene as running battles broke out after the match at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Officers took about an hour to quell the violence. | Riot police were sent to the scene as running battles broke out after the match at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Officers took about an hour to quell the violence. |
Detectives believe the fight was likely to have been organised in advance on the internet or via mobile phone. | Detectives believe the fight was likely to have been organised in advance on the internet or via mobile phone. |
There was no violence at the match, which was policed by 600 officers. | There was no violence at the match, which was policed by 600 officers. |
Supt Dave Page said such incidents after a football match were rare. | Supt Dave Page said such incidents after a football match were rare. |
"But it would appear that a very small number of supporters were intent on meeting after the match for a confrontation," he said. | "But it would appear that a very small number of supporters were intent on meeting after the match for a confrontation," he said. |
"We are committed to providing a safe and trouble-free environment for the majority of supporters who attend the match to support their teams." | "We are committed to providing a safe and trouble-free environment for the majority of supporters who attend the match to support their teams." |
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