By Tyne-Talk
April 14 2013

Northumbria Police have confirmed that they made 27 arrests today after the Tyne-Wear derby at St James Park. Riot police were deployed to Newcastle train station within an hour of the game finishing as Newcastle fans set fire to bins, threw glass bottles and set of firecrackers at police horses, whilst Sunderland fans were held back by police. This resulted in the main concourse being closed for a period of time.

This evening Northumbria Police released the following statement;

"The most serious incident involved a group of Newcastle fans in Central Station attempting to confront Sunderland supporters, but they were intercepted by officers from British Transport Police.

During this incident missiles were thrown at the officers, which resulted in three injuries to officers - one of them requiring assessment at hospital.

The vast majority of fans were well behaved today and enjoyed the Tyne-Wear derby for the great occasion that it is.

Disappointingly, there was some disorder involving what appear to be Newcastle United supporters following the match in the city centre, including an incident at Central Station.

Disruptive behaviour of any kind is not tolerated. Inquiries will take place into these incidents and action will be taken against all those involved."

Police Statement: 27 Arrests After Tyne-Wear Derby

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surreymag
16/04/2013 23:05

Idiots it used to be like that at most home and away games in the 70s and 80s. Let's not return to those days please. Hopefully it's a one off and not a regular thing!

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