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Horse suffers burns as fans clash | Horse suffers burns as fans clash |
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A police horse suffered burns after being struck by a firework during violent clashes between rival football fans, which saw 29 arrests by police. | A police horse suffered burns after being struck by a firework during violent clashes between rival football fans, which saw 29 arrests by police. |
The horse was injured after being hit before the match between Sunderland and Newcastle. A police officer suffered a broken wrist separating rival fans. | The horse was injured after being hit before the match between Sunderland and Newcastle. A police officer suffered a broken wrist separating rival fans. |
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton had missiles thrown at him and fans invaded the pitch during and after the match. | Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton had missiles thrown at him and fans invaded the pitch during and after the match. |
Police are studying CCTV footage to try to identify troublemakers. | Police are studying CCTV footage to try to identify troublemakers. |
Ch Supt Neil Mackay, head of Northumbria Police's Operations Unit, said: "The vast majority of fans behaved well. | |
"Twenty-nine arrests out of a capacity crowd is still low and I would like to thank all the stewards involved for their assistance." | "Twenty-nine arrests out of a capacity crowd is still low and I would like to thank all the stewards involved for their assistance." |
Many of those arrested were held for going on to the pitch at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. | Many of those arrested were held for going on to the pitch at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. |
Ch Supt Mackay said: "There will be a post-match inquiry to identify and arrest those who committed offences and I would particularly appeal for the public to identify the people responsible for throwing fireworks. | |
"It is difficult to comprehend the mentality of this. It is only through good fortune that the rider and horse and those nearby did not suffer serious injury." | "It is difficult to comprehend the mentality of this. It is only through good fortune that the rider and horse and those nearby did not suffer serious injury." |