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Middlesbrough and Sheffield United fans clash with over 200 people involved leaving children injured and a police officer hospitalised

Children as young as 10 have been caught up in fan violence following a Championship match.

Over 200 supporters of Middlesbrough and Sheffield United clashed following their game on Saturday evening, according to Cleveland Police.

Police say five people have been arrested so far and more are expected in the coming days.

Children as young as 10 are reported to have been caught up in fan violence at Middlesbrough
Children as young as 10 are reported to have been caught up in fan violence at Middlesbrough
Over 200 supporters of Boro and Sheffield United clashed following their Saturday night game
Over 200 supporters of Boro and Sheffield United clashed following their Saturday night game
The violence began after United fans invaded the pitch to celebrate a late - disallowed - goal
The violence began after United fans invaded the pitch to celebrate a late - disallowed - goal

The violence began after United fans invaded the pitch to celebrate a late goal, which was disallowed, and then continued outside the ground in the car park.