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Partizan and Red Star Match Marred by Violence as Fans Fight at Belgrade Derby

Andrew GouldDec 14, 2017
Policemen arrest a Partizan Belgrade's supporter after clashes between two groups of Partizan Belgrade's supporters during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in Belgrad
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A violent brawl that required police intervention unfolded during Wednesday night's Belgrade derby between Red Star and Partizan in Serbia.

According to The Sun's Gary Stonehouse, 17 people suffered injuries when a fight erupted at Partizan's Stadion Partizana. Police escorted bloodied fans off the field.

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Policemen arrest a Partizan Belgrade's hooligan after clashes between two groups of Partizan Belgrade's supporters during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in Belgrade
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TOPSHOT - Policemen arrest Partizan Belgrade's hooligans after clashes between two groups of Partizan Belgrade's supporters during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in
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Two groups of Partizan Belgrade's supporters clash during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in Belgrade. / AFP PHOTO / PEDJA MILOSAVLJEVIC (Photo credit should
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Per the Daily Mail's Danny Gallagher, the fighting commenced when Partizan fans realised Red Star supporters were sitting in their home section. They ripped clothes off the visiting fans before police responded. Stonehouse, on the other hand, attributed the animosity to opposing Partizan groups.

TOPSHOT - Policemen arrest Partizan Belgrade's hooligans after clashes between two groups of Partizan Belgrade's supporters during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in
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TOPSHOT - Partizan's Marko Jevtovic (L) vies with Crvena Zvezda's Filip Stojkovic (bottom) as smoke rise from the stands during the Serbian Superleague derby football match between Partizan Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda (Red Star), on December 13, 2017 in Be
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As flares clouded the air, Red Star's Richmond Boakye scored a late equaliser that led to a 1-1 draw.

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