Four arrested as Bradford and Huddersfield fans clash at derby
Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 21:09 · Archive
Four fans were arrested after clashes between Bradford City and Huddersfield Town supporters at Valley Parade on Saturday ahead of their League One derby fixture, which kicked off at 12:30 GMT.
West Yorkshire Police deployed a significant policing operation including on-foot and mounted officers to manage the rival supporters. Bradford City fans gathered outside pubs on North Parade before making their way towards Valley Parade. Huddersfield Town supporters were escorted from Bradford Interchange and gathered near the Bradford Arms on Manningham Lane.
Rival fans encountered each other along routes leading to the stadium, with dozens of officers working to keep the two groups apart. There were several flashpoints as the supporters passed each other, with pushing and shoving involving some fans and officers. Projectiles were also thrown between the two sets of supporters, and officers escorted Huddersfield fans to the stadium under police supervision.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the arrests. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, a 23-year-old man on suspicion of a Section 5 public order offence, an 18-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, and a 52-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a steward. Three arrests took place outside the ground before kick-off, with one taking place during the match.
The fixture saw Huddersfield Town win 3-0, which brought Bradford's 12-match unbeaten run in all competitions to an end.
How it is being reported
- Four fans arrested at Bradford-Huddersfield derbyThe men, aged 18, 23, 45 and 52, were detained after trouble before and during the match.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 31 Oct, 14:45
- Details of multiple arrests revealed after Bradford v Huddersfield derby clashFour men were arrested as tensions flared ahead of Bradford City’s derby showdown with Huddersfield Town today.Telegraph & Argus · 31 Oct, 14:27
- Police statement after Huddersfield Town and Bradford City fans clash outside Valley ParadeA 52-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a stewardHuddersfield Examiner · 31 Oct, 14:12
- 27 images as Huddersfield Town and Bradford City fans clash outside Valley ParadeMultiple arrests have been madeHuddersfield Examiner · 31 Oct, 13:56
- Huddersfield Town and Bradford fans clash LIVE as multiple arrests made outside Valley ParadeChaos erupted outside the stadium groundsHuddersfield Examiner · 31 Oct, 13:19
In this story: Bradford City · Huddersfield Town · Valley Parade · West Yorkshire Police · Manningham Lane
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