US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Newcastle and Sunderland Fans Clash in Violent Scenes Before Derby
A small group of Sunderland fans broke from police escort, sparking violence outside St James' Park before the Tyne-Wear derby, with police pledging zero tolerance for troublemakers.
- Violent confrontations erupted outside St James' Park when travelling Sunderland supporters broke from an escort into Newcastle supporters, damaging the team bus on Sunday.
- A police statement said a supported escort would leave Newcastle Central Station at 10.15am, urging Sunderland supporters to arrive early amid a large police presence outside St James' Park where reports of skirmishes surfaced shortly before kickoff.
- Media outlets reported CPR was given to one individual and that supporters threw punches and projectiles, while the Sunderland team bus was pelted as it left the ground.
- The Premier League said the match was paused in the second half after reports of discriminatory abuse directed at Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida and will fully investigate the incident.
- Superintendent Hall said the force would take robust action and that the overwhelming majority of supporters will follow advice, with one arrest made and additional officers in city centres.
Insights by Ground AI
16 Articles
16 Articles
Football took second place on March 22 during the derby between Newcastle and Sunderland on the occasion of the 31st day of the Premier League. Violent clashes between supporters broke out outside the...
The IndependentReposted by 
The Independent (US)
The Independent (US)Fans clash outside St James’ Park in violent scenes ahead of Newcastle vs Sunderland
A group of Sunderland supporters broke away from the police escort outside of St James’ Park, leading to brief clashes with home fans
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left8Leaning Right4Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
R 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
