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Burnley friendly with Hannover called off following supporter violence

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Burnley's preseason friendly at home to Hannover has been abandoned on police advice.

The Clarets were leading 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Ben Mee when the announcement came.

A short statement on the club's Twitter account read: "Today's game has been abandoned, on police advice.''

Photographs showed unrest in the stands, with police holding back Hannover fans from Burnley supporters.

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