Tottenham clash with Millwall fans with massive police presence as violence breaks out before FA Cup quarter-final game
VIOLENCE flared up between fans as Tottenham faced Millwall in the FA Cup quarter-final.
The London derby took place amid a backdrop of heavy police presence at White Hart Lane.
Police attempt to restrain supporters outside White Hart LaneReutersTempers flared outside White Hart Lane before kick-off with a few scufflesReutersOne supporter is wrestled to the floor by police outside the stadiumReutersA police horse seen outside White Hart Lane ahead of the FA Cup quarter-finalReuters
Police vans were parked up all over north London with hundreds of officers patrolling the streets around the stadium.
Cops were pictured in riot gear as tempers inevitable rose between fans shortly before the 2pm kick-off.
Multiple supporters were seen being wrestled to the ground and arrested by police after violent clashes.
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Football fans pictured outside White Hart Lane before Tottenham's clash with MillwallReutersA barricade is pushed down by supporters outside White Hart LaneReutersPolice were out in force on Sunday in north London ahead of Tottenham against MillwallPA:Press AssociationSmoke bombs were thrown outside the stadium ahead of kick-offReutersFans gather outside White Hart Lane ahead of the FA Cup clashReuters
Flares were also set off in surrounding area as fans filtered into the ground.
But there were no reports of any major incidents.
Tottenham took the extra measure of removing club branded signs from the away end.
The game at White Hart Lane had a heavy police presence around the stadiumReutersPolice on horses patrol the area around White Hart LaneGetty ImagesA police barrier outside White Hart Lane ahead of kick-off on SundayGetty Images
That was after Arsenal fans last season tore down signs in the away end after being held in by police following the game.
And authorities were taking no chances with hundreds of stewards on duty to segregate fans in the stands.
Stewards were also issued with neon-orange hard hats as precaution in case of any violent clashes during the game.
But there was an unsavoury incident after the game, when a Millwall fan was caught on camera punching a Spurs fan in the face.
Standing at the side of the road, stupidly, the Spurs fan can be heard taunting the Millwall fans as they walk past.
One man, wearing a black coat and cap takes exception, and throws a punch that knocks the rival supporter off his feet.
It is unknown if the man needed medical treatment.
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