Football fans clash at rail station (From Salisbury Journal)

Football fans clash at rail station

10:29am Wednesday 16th July 2008

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ELEVEN men have been arrested after violence broke out before Tuesday evening's first "friendly" match of the season between Southampton and Salisbury City football clubs.

Up to 30 Saints and City fans clashed at South Western Road near Salisbury Railway Station just after 6pm.

Police were called in and arrested 10 men at the scene, while another was later arrested at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium, where the match kicked off at 7.45pm.

David McMullin, Salisbury sector commander for Wiltshire Police, said: "This was an unusual incident, especially as it was a friendly match. We responded promptly and effectively and the match went off without any problems."

There was no violence at the match itself, which Southampton won 3-0.

The eleven men were all arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and taken to Salisbury Police Station for questioning.

Any witnesses are being asked to contact Salisbury Police on 0845 4087000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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