Three arrested after fight following Millers-Blades clash

THREE men have been bailed and one remains in police custody following a fight in a Rotherham pub after the Rotherham United and Sheffield United game on Saturday.
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Published 9th Sep 2013, 12:27 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2017, 17:05 BST

The three, aged 46, 16 and 17, all from Sheffield, were arrested on suspicion of affray and violent disorder and bailed pending further enquiries.

A 59-year-old man from Sheffield arrested on suspicion of violent disorder currently remains in police custody this morning.

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At around 5.15pm on Saturday, supporters from both sides were drinking in The Corn Law Rhymer in Rotherham town centre, when drinks glasses were thrown between rival fans and at bystanders.

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Chief Supt Jason Harwin said: “Once again the majority of supporters enjoyed the match today and behaved responsibility throughout.

“Unfortunately, some people got involved in this incident after the game and an investigation is now underway.”

Police are asking anyone who was in the pub at the time and may have witnessed the fight to please call 101 quoting incident number 415 of 7 September or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.