Sheffield United fan punched in the face as fans fight outside Bramall Lane before Bristol City clash

A Sheffield United fan was taken to hospital after being punched in the face before the Bristol City clash on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Apr 2019, 15:01 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2019, 18:43 BST
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Footage shared on social media showed both sets of fans clashing on Shoreham Street and Cherry Street before the match kicked off.

Eyewitnesses said violence broke out after a Bristol City coach dropped off fans outside Bramall Lane as Sheffield United fans made their way to the ground.

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Fights broke out between both sets of fans before a nearby fan was reportedly punched in the face, falling over backwards and hitting his head.

Bramall Lane (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Bramall Lane (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Bramall Lane (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Fans called the incident ‘despicable’ and South Yorkshire Police said the man was taken to hospital to be treated for his head injury.

A spokesperson said: “At around 2.50pm on Saturday, March 30 it was reported that a man in his 50s was assaulted on Cherry Street, Sheffield.

“He was taken to hospital to be treated for a head injury.

“At this time, the offender remains outstanding and anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101, quoting incident 589 of 30 March 2019.”

Bristol beat Sheffield 3-2.