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Wear-Tyne derby: Seven arrests after morning raids Wear-Tyne derby: Seven arrests after morning raids
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Seven men were arrested during police raids ahead of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light.Seven men were arrested during police raids ahead of the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light.
The men were held at 05:00 GMT on suspicion of conspiring to commit violent disorder and breaching football banning order conditions, Northumbria Police said.The men were held at 05:00 GMT on suspicion of conspiring to commit violent disorder and breaching football banning order conditions, Northumbria Police said.
Smoke canisters were seized during raids across the North East.Smoke canisters were seized during raids across the North East.
Hundreds of officers were on duty before the game, which Sunderland won 2-1.Hundreds of officers were on duty before the game, which Sunderland won 2-1.
Steven Fletcher opened the scoring for the home side before Mathieu Debuchy's equaliser.Steven Fletcher opened the scoring for the home side before Mathieu Debuchy's equaliser.
Some Sunderland fans then invaded the pitch to celebrate Fabio Borini's winner.Some Sunderland fans then invaded the pitch to celebrate Fabio Borini's winner.
Chief Supt Steve Neill from Northumbria Police said Sunday's early arrests were made based on intelligence reports.Chief Supt Steve Neill from Northumbria Police said Sunday's early arrests were made based on intelligence reports.
Horse punched
The men, aged between 18 and 57, were arrested at addresses around Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham.The men, aged between 18 and 57, were arrested at addresses around Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham.
The game was the first between the two sides since widespread violence after a match at St James' Park in April.The game was the first between the two sides since widespread violence after a match at St James' Park in April.
More than 100 Newcastle fans were arrested after last season's clashes with police.More than 100 Newcastle fans were arrested after last season's clashes with police.
Bud the horse, from West Yorkshire's mounted section, was among those patrolling fans later after being punched in Newcastle after Sunderland's 3-0 win.Bud the horse, from West Yorkshire's mounted section, was among those patrolling fans later after being punched in Newcastle after Sunderland's 3-0 win.
Barry Rogerson, 45, from Bedlington, was jailed on Thursday for the attack.Barry Rogerson, 45, from Bedlington, was jailed on Thursday for the attack.