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Kali Lindsay

Fight broke out at County Durham hotel as fans watched England lose to Italy in Euro 2020 final

A fight broke out at a County Durham hotel as fans watched Italy beat England in the Euro 2020 final.

Police were called to the Bowburn Hall Hotel, near Durham, at around 9.15pm on Sunday following reports of people fighting.

The drama unfolded as fans watched Italy beat England on penalties to lift the trophy.

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A Durham Constabulary spokeswoman said those involved in the brawl left the scene before officers arrived.

She said: “Police were called at 9.15pm on Sunday, July 11 to reports of people fighting at Bowburn Hall, near Durham.

“The suspects were believed to have left the scene before officers arrived. However, they remained on scene to calm tensions.”

Bowburn Hall Hotel did not wish to comment on the incident.

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