Brighton and Ajax fans in violent clash which saw police officer knocked down

Brighton and Ajax fans clash at Brighton train station (Picture: @ronald_collante)

A police officer fell to the ground during a clash between Ajax and Brighton fans ahead of their Europa League match.

The football supporters were captured throwing objects and knocking down barriers at Brighton station last night.

Police officers can be seen attempting to force the two groups away from each other, with some seen holding up truncheons and pushing break-through fans away.

One officer even ends up on the ground after appearing to slip on the station floor.

Coats can also be seen thrown into the air as rival fans continued to antagonise each other.

One man can be heard shouting: ‘He f****** hit him.’

British transport Police have been contacted for comment.

The game was also marred with crowd trouble, as referees were forced to suspend the match at the 89th minute after a cup was thrown onto the pitch.

Rules in the Netherlands state a game must be suspended when a foreign object is thrown onto the pitch, and completely abandoned if it happens again.

One officer fell to the ground (Picture: @ronald_collante)

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