England fans fight among themselves as mass brawl breaks out during World Cup 2018 clash in pub beer garden

Olivia Tobin4 July 2018

Violence erupted among scores of England fans at a Kent pub beer garden that was packed with revellers watching last night's clash with Colombia.

While many England fans were thrilled with the country's victory on Tuesday night, there were some less harmonious scenes in The Command House, in Chatham, Kent .

Shocking video footage shows male and female football fans throwing punches at one another and climbing over benches during the fight.

Police were called to the scene but there were no arrests.

Kelly East, who filmed the disruption, said the “mental” fight broke out after Colombia equalised with England, in extra time.

The fight spread into the beer garden
Kelly East

The Kent pub, which had been the location of the fight, had been criticised earlier in the week for charging fans £50 for an outdoor table to watch the match.

It has been a popular spot for football fans during the World Cup, offering a large screen and riverside views.

The pub had posted a promotional offer on Facebook, saying “Six VIP tables available for up to eight people with table service throughout the whole game. Never miss a minute of the game, for £50.”

Footage shows at least 20 people involved as the fight spread through the large beer garden.

Men and women were filmed getting involved in the fight
Kelly East

A spokeswoman for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 8.17pm on 3 July 2018 to a report of a fight involving a group of people at a premise in Dock Road, Chatham. Officers attended around 8.30pm and spoke to a group of people. No offences or complaints were disclosed, and no arrests were made".

The Command House has also been approached for a comment.

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