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Damon Wilkinson

Hungary fans clash with police as fighting breaks out at Wembley Stadium

Hungary fans clashed with police at Wembley at the start of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against England.

Around 800 Hungary fans are in the stadium for the World Cup qualifying clash with England.

Police with truncheons attempted to calm the situation as booing from home supporters could be heard.

It's not clear what caused the trouble, but according to fans inside the stadium, away supporters could be seen goading stewards.

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Within seconds the police moved in as punches were thrown and fighting broke out in the stands.

Eventually, the situation was brought under control as the game continued.

The incident comes after Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were racially abused during the return leg in Hungary last month.

FIFA ordered Hungary to play two home FIFA competition matches behind closed doors, one suspended for two years, following racist behaviour by supporters.

The fanbase was again under scrutiny in London, with the travelling fans booing as England players took the knee before kick-off.

Clashes then broke out in the away section, with police seemingly using batons in an attempt to control the crowd before appearing to be forced into the concourse.

In a statement the FA said: " We are aware of an incident in the away section during tonight's FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.

"We will be investigating and will report the incident to FIFA."

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