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Rory Cassidy

Football fan injured in Glasgow 'hammer attack' as supporters battle after junior cup tie

A junior football fan was badly injured when a brawl broke between rival supporters.

The rammy kicked off minutes after the Scottish Junior Cup tie in Possilpark between Glasgow Perthshire v Kilbirnie Ladeside.

The 34-year-old is understood to have suffered a serious head injured after being hit with a hammer. And video footage shows people trying to help a man lying injured on the road, the Daily Record reports.

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Violence erupted in Closeburn Street, next to the Glasgow side's ground at Keppoch Park, with fans brawling within minutes of the final whistle.

One source told the Record: "The atmosphere was terrible. There was a lot of chanting between the supporters and some fans were trying to fight during the match.

"Some of them also let off flares and brought drums. What happened after the game was mental - police and ambulances were everywhere."

The public come to the aid of a stricken man (Daily Record)

Another source said: "It was absolute carnage.

"The fans were attacking each other with all sorts of weapons. One guy got hit with a hammer and was in a bad way. People thought he had died.

"Police stopped as many people as they could for questioning. Both the clubs will face big questions over this."

A Glasgow Perthshire spokeswoman said: "The club is aware of an incident outside the ground after the match but have no information as to what happened.

"We are informed the person injured is on the mend. All at Glasgow Perthshire FC wish the injured person a speedy recovery."

Scottish Junior Football Association secretary John Reilly said: "We are awaiting the match report and an investigation will be had if required."

Kilbirnie Ladeside were also approached for comment.

Police stopped a supporters' bus heading back to Ayrshire, questioning Kilbirnie fans onboard.

A spokesman said: "A police spokesman said: "We were made aware of a disturbance involving a large group of people fighting in the Closeburn Street area of Glasgow at about 4.30pm on Saturday.

" A 34-year-old man has been taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

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