THIS is the shocking moment punches were thrown as a 50 man brawl broke out between rival football fans.
The brutal row came after the intense clash between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic on Saturday, which saw Bolton defeated 4-0.
Violence erupted on the main shopping street in Greater Manchester despite increased police presence amid 4,000 Wigan fans flooding in to watch the game.
Disturbing scenes showed the pandemonium sparked on Market Street – which left one man in hospital and two arrested.
Cops cuffed the vicious thugs on suspicion of violent disorder but they have since been released on bail as enquiries are ongoing.
Innocent bystanders were dragged into the wild brawl, with one woman pushed up against a wall as she attempted to avoid punches.
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Councillor Arthur Price, who represents Westhoughton North on Bolton Council, was stunned when he saw the horrific scenes on social media.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "It's something we definitely don't want to see again.
"It's just not acceptable behaviour, it has endangered everybody that's on Market Street.
"I've watched the video, there are innocent people involved in that. I saw one were a woman was against a wall trying to get past.
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"I have to say the response that we got from the police was very good. They soon had it under control."
Cops confirmed they were called out in response to the "mindless violence" that exploded among the disgraceful yobs at around 4.30pm yesterday.
A massive gang of up to 50 lads was broken up after police issued a Section 34 Dispersal Order, under the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014.
While this notice is in force, the aggressive fans will be banned from the area for 48 hours.
Bolton's District Commander, Steph Parker said: "This kind of mindless violence will not be tolerated in Bolton."
An investigation has been launched as cops pour through every piece of shocking footage.
"If it is proven to be linked to the Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic game, we will be seeking banning orders on those identified, as well as prosecuting them," added the District Commander.
North West Ambulance Service confirmed the man who required medical attention did not suffer life-threatening or life-changing injuries.
This comes after similar brawls between rival football fans were caught on camera earlier this year.
The shocking moment a mass fight ended with a man being punched onto railway tracks went viral on social media.
The fight started between Tottenham and Arsenal supporters at Finsbury Park station, after the Gunners beat their North London rival.
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Meanwhile, a woman was punched in another brawl – which saw Greater Manchester police make 11 arrests after violence erupted outside a town centre pub in Bolton.
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