Summary At least three police officers were injured when Rival soccer fans clashed in Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE (AP) - Rival soccer fans clashed on the streets of a city in northeastern England after a high-profile match. Police say three officers have been injured and 27 arrests made.
The violence came after a Premier League derby between Newcastle and Sunderland on Sunday. Sunderland, the visiting team, won 3-0. Their supporters were confronted by Newcastle fans outside the stadium, including at the city s main train station. Objects were thrown and the three police officers were injured. One of them required hospital treatment.
The disturbances came a day after fans of London club Millwall fought among themselves at Wembley Stadium during an FA Cup semifinal against Wigan. A number of fans were bloodied in disturbing scenes that left many young fans in tears. Police say 14 people were arrested in that incident.
