Teenager and man in hospital after Derry City and Bohemians fans 'attack each other'
The groups used sticks, bats and iron bars, causing damage to buildings and cars, in an incident which police believe was pre-arranged.
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The disorder happened in the Lecky Road and Lone Moor Road areas on Friday shortly after 7pm.
The teenager and the man, aged in his 20s, sustained injuries as a result of the incident and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Further disorder then occurred in the vicinity of the Brandywell stadium during and after the Derry City v Bohemians match which was taking place.
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- The clashes that broke out after tonight's match between Derry City and Bohemians.
Both teams' ultras are known for their anti-fascist identity.
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Officers in attendance said they worked along with stadium staff to bring the disorder under control. No arrests have been made at this time.
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Superintendent William Calderwood said: 'We believe that the disorder we witnessed on Friday evening was pre-arranged and we will be reviewing all available footage to identify those involved.
'I would ask anyone with information or footage which could assist us with our inquiries to contact officers at Strand Road on 101.'
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or people can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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