Football match abandoned after brawl involving fans and players

A non-league football match was abandoned after a fight between fans and players in the second half.

Fighting broke out behind one goal during the end of the Northern Premier League game between Avro, who are based in Oldham, and Kidsgrove Athletic on Saturday afternoon.

The match was stopped in the 84th minute with Avro leading 6-0 against nine-man Kidsgrove. In video footage, a player stood close to a goal appears to hit a fan.

Avro said it was "appalled" by the incident. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it was investigating but no arrests have been made.

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