NO arrests were made after reports of disruption in Darlington town centre between two sets of football fans.

There was an increased police presence outside Darlington’s football ground on Saturday as hundreds of Chester FC fans visited Blackwell Meadows for the National League North clash.

A group of about 25 people, believed to be Chester fans, who were dressed in black and wearing black face masks were spotted shouting, chanting and pushing each other in Skinnergate.

However, police later escorted a group of people from the town centre to the football ground.

The Northern Echo: A video on Twitter showed a group of football fans in Darlington town centre: Picture: TwitterA video on Twitter showed a group of football fans in Darlington town centre: Picture: Twitter

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A Durham Constabulary spokeswoman said: “Dedicated patrols were deployed in Darlington on Saturday ahead of the match between Darlington FC and Chester.

“Shortly after midday, officers were alerted to a group of males causing a disturbance within the town centre.

“They were contained, escorted from the town centre toward the football ground and stop searched, before leaving Darlington ahead of kick-off. 

“Patrols remained at the ground and the surrounding area throughout the match and after the final whistle. No arrests were made.”

 

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