Police appeal after large scale fight between football fans

Police are appealing for information after a large scale fight between Burnley FC and Newcastle United fans at a pub in December.

The incident occurred on Saturday, December 14 around 4.25pm at the Turf Hotel on Yorkshire Street in Burnley between a rival groups of fans.

Police appeal after large scale fight between football fans
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Some Newcastle supporters were kicked out of the Hotel by door staff due to the incident.

A short time later, a group of 20 to 25 Newcastle fans returned and a fight broke out, with pool cues, glasses and bar furniture used as weapons.

One man was treated at hospital for an eye injury.

PC Ross Bosdorff from Burnley Police, said: “We need anyone who knows who was involved in the disorder, as well as the men pictured in the images, to make contact with us as soon as possible.”

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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