CRYSTAL PALACE: 'Football brawl punch' lands man in hospital (From News Shopper)
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CRYSTAL PALACE: 'Football brawl punch' lands man in hospital
9:32am Tuesday 16th March 2010 in
A BRAWL between footballers in Crystal Palace last night (March 15) led to a man being arrested on suspicion of assault, police say.
Bromley Police were called to the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre at around 9.45pm after a contentious tackle sparked angry scenes during a football game.
A 20-year-old man from Newham was taken to Mayday Hospital in Croydon where he required stitches for a facial injury.
He was allegedly punched during a violent confrontation between players.
A 26-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and remains in custody at Bromley police station.
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