Violent scenes at White Hart Lane as Tottenham and Arsenal fans clash ahead of derby

Baton wielding police were forced to act as Arsenal fans were being led towards White Hart Lane this afternoon in advance of today's crunch Premiership match.

At least one fan suffered a cut head outside Tottenham's ground despite a heavy police presence.

Mounted police intervened as fans tried to make their way into the ground for today's lunchtime kickoff.

At least one supporter, left, was injured on his way into White Hart Lane this afternoon before today's game

Tottenham fans, pictured, chanted loudly as Arsenal fans were led towards White Hart Lane by police

One man appeared to be in trouble as police tried to keep order outside Tottenham's ground today 

Police attempted to control the situation outside White Hart Lane today as Arsenal fans approached the ground

Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow was one of the few Arsenal fans today wearing any colours on their way into the ground. [ 

Traditionally, Arsenal fans are escorted into White Hart Lane by the Metropolitan Police to reduce the chance of any incidents. 

The Metropolitan Police said: 'Two men were arrested in connection with public order offences ahead of the Arsenal/Tottenham Hotspur football match taking place at White Hart Lane today. 

'The two individuals were detained separately, in unconnected incidents, around 12:30hrs at the junction of High Road and Park Lane. 

'They have been taken to north London police station where they currently remain. An appropriate policing plan is in place for the event.'

Last time Arsenal met Tottenham at White Hart Lane, the away fans were accused of ripping off hoardings at the ground, which is due to be demolished in the near future. 

Tottenham fans in response destroyed some toilets at The Emirates.  

Police on horseback were forced to unsheathe their batons in an effort to keep control outside the ground

Several supporters fell to the ground during clashes outside the stadium before today's crunch match 

Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow was one of the only Arsenal fans to wear red and white colours due to the hostile environment outside White Hart Lane on the day of the North London Derby

 

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