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Last Updated: Sunday, 3 August, 2003, 13:04 GMT 14:04 UK
Officers injured in street fighting
Five people have been arrested after a large street brawl, which resulted in eight police officers being injured.

The fight began when an object was thrown at a police van travelling through Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, just after midnight on Sunday.

When the officers got out of their vehicle, the brawl began and several other police units had to be radioed in to help.

Several officers were hurt.

Two have a suspected broken nose and finger, while six others suffered cuts and bruising.





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