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Smoke bombs are set off and chairs thrown as rival Arsenal and Tottenham fans clash with each other and police before derby match at White Hart Lane

Police were forced to separate Arsenal and Tottenham fans as they clashed ahead of the North London Derby this afternoon.

Smoke bombs were set off and objects were thrown as rival supporters squared up to each other outside White Hart Lane.

Gunners and Spurs fans making their way to the stadium were separated by a line of police officers in the middle of the road.

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Police intervene in clashes between Arsenal and Tottenham fans this afternoon
Police intervene in clashes between Arsenal and Tottenham fans this afternoon
Police restrain one man as tensions boil over on the route to White Hart Lane
Police restrain one man as tensions boil over on the route to White Hart Lane
Smoke bombs were set off and chairs were thrown as officers tried to keep rival fans apart
Smoke bombs were set off and chairs were thrown as officers tried to keep rival fans apart

Some supporters had to be restrained by authorities as they hurled taunts and chairs at each other.