THIS is the shocking moments yobs hurled chairs during a brutal street battle after a football match between Southampton and Spurs.
Cops arrested 10 people last night after violence broke out following the game.
Officers were told tables, chairs and glasses were thrown during the scuffle which happened at the end of the match in Southampton.
Video footage shows the moment yobs hurled chairs during the brutal street battle after the match.
A 61-year-old man was badly injured after being assaulted and required hospital treatment.
Police were called to the disorderly fracas soon after 6pm on Saturday evening.
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A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said that 10 men had been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
They added: “Officers are appealing after disorder broke out between football fans in Southampton.”
“At around 6.05pm officers were called to reports of violent disorder between Southampton and Tottenham supporters on Terminus Terrace, at the junction with Oxford Street.
“It was reported that a number of people were involved in the disorder, with tables, chairs and glasses being thrown, as well as a man being assaulted.
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“The man, a 61-year-old from Bursledon, suffered facial injuries and attended hospital for treatment.”
Detective Inspector Tim Judd, said: “This would have been a frightening experience for those who witnessed this incident. There would have been a lot of people out and about in the area enjoying their Saturday evening who suddenly found themselves at the centre of this disorder.
“We believe those involved had been the Southampton FC vs Tottenham Hotspur game at St Mary’s Stadium and were making their way out of the city when the incident occurred.”
Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or phone footage to come forward.
Police said: “If you do have any information that could help, please contact us on 101.”
They added: “Ten people were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and other associated offences.
“Four men from Waltham Cross. Herts., aged 22, 23, 25 and 27 years; a 19-year-old man from Haringey, London; a 33-year-old man from London; a 24-year-old man from Hoddesdon, Herts.,; a 24-year-old man from Kings Lynn; a 19-year-old from Southampton; and a 31-year-old man from Bournemouth.
“They are all in police custody and will be questioned later.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
