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<\/p>\nThe Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi has been cancelled after “violent riots” saw nine people arrested, Israeli police said.<\/p>\n
The match had been due to take place on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium, a venue shared by both clubs.<\/p>\n
A statement from Israeli police said the game was called off “following disturbances and risks to human life”.<\/p>\n
It added: “During the violence and disturbances inside the stadium, 13 civilians were injured by pyrotechnic devices, some of whom were evacuated for medical treatment.<\/p>\n
“In addition, three police officers were injured by pyrotechnic devices thrown directly at them.<\/p>\n
“These are very serious incidents that posed a real danger to the lives of police officers and civilians.”<\/p>\n
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Football derby cancelled after fan disorder<\/p>\n
The force said further arrests are expected.<\/p>\n
“Violence and throwing objects at sports venues constitute criminal, unacceptable, dangerous and reprehensible behaviour,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n
A Maccabi statement read: “Following the police’s decision, it was determined that the Tel Aviv derby will not take place tonight.”<\/p>\n
Footage shared by the police shows projectiles and flares being thrown onto the pitch, as well as unrest outside the stadium and arrests being made.<\/p>\n
The news comes as Maccabi supporters have been told they are not allowed to attend<\/a> November’s Europa League game against Aston Villa in Birmingham next month after a decision by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG).<\/p>\n