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'Worst violence I've seen' - Birmingham City fans involved in ugly scenes at Leeds United

Birmingham City's defeat to Leeds United at Elland Road ended in scenes of violence in the away end

Watch violent clashes between the police and Birmingham City fans at Elland Road

Birmingham City's 1-0 defeat at Leeds United ended in fractious circumstances with witnesses describing it as 'some of the worst violence I've seen'.

Blues were beaten by Kalvin Phillips' second half goal before mounting something of a rearguard action.

However, what had been a celebratory mood inside Elland Road as the hosts marked their centenary ended on a sour note after the final whistle.

Fans took footage of the trouble, and it showed police and stewards getting involved in the fracas. One fan is dragged bodily out of the stand and unceremoniously handcuffed on the pitch. Watch the video above.

 

One Leeds fan said on Twitter: “Police and stewards have been attacked and suffered the brunt of the violence. Lots of arrests taking place of Brum fans.

“Lots of violence and throwing of missiles from Birmingham City supporters at Elland Road attacking police and stewards. Dreadful scenes.”

Both sets of supporters goaded each other as stewards and police became involved and things boiled over into unpleasant scenes.