Riot police intervene as Spurs & Arsenal fans clash at White Hart Lane (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Riot police were called to White Hart Lane Saturday as rival fans from two of London’s major soccer clubs clashed outside the stadium.
The fight started ahead of the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, and mounted riot police were called to the scene to separate supporters.
Photos show one fan bleeding from head injuries as others scuffle or are pushed to the ground during the skirmish.
Assisting our colleagues @MPSHaringey today in #Tottenham North London pic.twitter.com/mKVtBFPmQG
— City Police (@CityPolice) March 5, 2016
Photos: Arsenal, Spurs fans clash outside White Hart Lane | https://t.co/RxQQpova5Dpic.twitter.com/ZCsKYEdnKx@gbemy01
— Taiwo Adeogun ESQ (@TeeAdeogun) March 5, 2016
'Shameful'
Video recorded from the scene shows a mounted police officer using a baton to disperse the crowd as the surrounding fans continue to chant.
The fans’ behavior has been poorly received on Twitter, with social media users branding images from the fight “disturbing” and "shameful".
@bbc5live Didn't hear any mention, by BBC commentators, of the violence outside White Hart Lane. Pictures on twitter disturbing.
— Brian Murrin (@Brianm69) March 5, 2016
Those pictures from outside White Hart Lane are an embarrassment
— Jack Davis (@jackk_daviss) March 5, 2016
Hate or Hurt Lane? Shameful
— morgen chokwenda (@Chokwaz) March 5, 2016
Violent scenes outside White Hart Lane as Spurs and Arsenal fans clash https://t.co/LcL5cmsPTd@MailOnline
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