"Fights have broken out close to St James' Park. Small groups of Sunderland supporters had broken away from police escort and walked through a large gathering of Newcastle fans. And were predictably attacked."
"What a mess the police have made of this escort for the Mackems. Groups coming up early without police charging fans and retaliation. Then try to sneak in via a top road down on Barrack Road, only for loads of fans to charge up with riot police scrambling. Utter chaos."
A fan outside St James' Park needed CPR following violent clashes between Newcastle and Sunderland supporters before their match. The Tyne-Wear derby, known for its fierce rivalry, saw unsavoury scenes as fans clashed on the streets. Emergency services attended to the fan for an extended period before he was taken away in an ambulance. Reports indicated that small groups of Sunderland supporters broke away from police escort, leading to confrontations with Newcastle fans, resulting in chaos and criticism of police handling.
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