Police have confirmed no arrests were made following reports of a clash between football fans in Redcliffe on Saturday. The alleged brawl between Bristol City and Reading supporters took place after some 200 fans got off a train at Temple Meads ahead of the match, according to one witness.
Ricky Tomlison, from Keynsham, captured footage of the altercation, which took place at around 1pm on Saturday in an alleyway opposite the station. The group is seen fleeing quickly as a police car arrived on the scene and an officer runs to the fracas.
Ricky, 35, was waiting to meet his brother when he reported seeing Reading fans heading off the train and bumping into another group of fans. He told BirstolLive some seemed to be throwing punches and bottles - Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed no injuries were reported.
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“The Reading fans had their hands up and were chanting. They saw the group come out of the alley and charged at them. They were throwing bottles and swinging punches at each other," Ricky said.
“It was pretty wild. There were a couple of older ladies walking along the pavement and they sheltered in the doorway of the pub. It was quite intimidating to watch. But the police were on scene quickly and the group dispersed and ran off."
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said officers are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident and the events leading up to it. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101, quoting reference 5223075836.
The spokesperson said: "Officers attended an altercation on Temple Gate, Redcliff, at around 1pm on Saturday 1 April. The group dispersed quickly after officers’ arrived and no injuries have been reported.
"No arrests have been made but we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident, or the events leading up to it. If you have any information, please call 101 and quote reference 5223075836.
"We work closely with football clubs across the force area to reduce football-related crime. We actively seek football banning orders against those who commit offences at or en route to matches, allowing people to safely enjoy attending sporting events."
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