Brighton: Police make 7 arrests after football match
Seven people have been arrested after clashes between fans
Seven people have been arrested after clashes between fans as Brighton and Hove Albion faced Crystal Palace.
The arrests were made for offences including assault, assault on an emergency worker, affray and offences contrary to the Public Order Act - including two aggravated by homophobia.
One officer was injured before kick-off by what is believed to have been a 'thrown pyrotechnic'.
Sussex Police said the officer did not require hospital treatment.
Video footage taken outside Brighton railway station and in neighbouring roads showed a large number of police officers dealing with fans.
A spokesperson from Sussex Police said:
“We worked with partners including Southern Rail, British Transport Police, the Premier League, and Brighton and Hove Albion to manage the safe arrival and departure of supporters from the Amex Stadium.
"We’d like to thank the vast majority of fans who behaved responsibly before, during and after the game.
"However, there was a small minority of fans who displayed disruptive and disorderly behaviour.
"We are now working in partnership with both clubs and with partner agencies to assess the appropriate policing response".
On the pitch, Brighton ran out 4-1 winners.