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Cricket World Cup: Fan trouble at Pakistan v Afghanistan at Headingley


Videos showed Pakistan and Afghanistan fans clashing outside Headingley

Action will be taken to punish fans involved in “scuffles” at the World Cup match between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Headingley, says the International Cricket Council.

Videos on social media showed fans clashing outside the ground and a group trying to break through the gates between the main road and the ground in Leeds.

Fans were also seen jumping over the fence that surrounds the ground and gaining access to the concourse behind the Western Terrace.

The clashes continued after Pakistan’s thrilling three-wicket victory, with supporters charging on to the pitch and some fans captured on camera throwing punches at each other in the stands.

An ICC spokesperson said they were aware of “some scuffles among a minority of fans”.

It was also reported that “physical clashes”