Football fans have told of their anger, shock and disbelief following a street fight which resulted in two men being rushed to hospital.
The violence erupted outside the Spotted Cow in Bedminster following today’s game between Bristol City and Wolves.
Witnesses describe seeing fans clash on North Street before ambulance and police were called.
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Forensic teams are still scouring the area for clues.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman confirmed neither of the men's injuries were believed to be life-threatening. A 26-year-old man has been arrested.
Scores of concerned residents have taken to social media this evening to condemn this evening violence.
Marlyn Truckle-Wattley wrote on Facebook: “Absolutely NOT surprised after seeing five coach loads of Wolves fans in our town, Thornbury, around lunchtime...most behaving but a LOT were worse for drink and rowdy...that was at lunchtime.”
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Another wrote: "The vast majority of football fans are fans, that's all. Please don't tar us all with prejudices. I'm Gas by the way and know that most City fans are the same as me... Support for their team, abuse the ref, linesmen and opposition fans and then go home."
And Bill Fuller said: "There has always been conflicts between both Bristol teams. I know they weren't playing Rovers but this action was not by Bristol City Fans they are dedicated fans not hooligans thugs or something worst security has to be upgraded on both of our grounds for the safety of our fans."
Meanwhile Soph Bradders said: "Idiots will be idiots, but there were a lot of good and lovely people that stepped in (nothing to do with either group) and stopped it from being worse than it could have been.
"Small amount of [expletives], but thankfully, a larger amount of good people.
"To every one that stepped in and helped, rang the emergency services and made sure people were ok - thank you."
Laurence Whiffin wrote: "This type of thing is very unusual and there are as much non-football related violent acts in the North Street pubs when people have had a few that don't get reported."
A force spokesman said:"We were called to North Street shortly after 6pm to reports two men had been assaulted by another two men.
"Both have been taken to hospital. Neither injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
"Part of North Street was closed while officers searched for evidence from the scene.
"A 26-year-old man has been arrested. Our enquiries are on going."