FIGHT: Police were called to reports of a fight involving about 60 people at Shildon's Dean Street ground Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT
MORE than a dozen police attended a fight which broke out during a football match in County Durham.
It is understood about 60 people were involved in the bust-up which took place ten minutes before the end of Shildon FC’s home game against North Shields FC.
Police received a number of calls at about 4.40pm on Saturday and 14 officers were sent to the Dean Street ground.
A Shildon fan, who wished to remain anonymous, said the brawl started with “one on one” before scores of fans “joined in”.
A Durham Police spokesperson said no arrests were made but an investigation was ongoing into alleged offences.
CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify possible offenders.
Shildon FC won 2-0.
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