Leicester clash condemned

A MAN has been arrested following a scuffle that broke out in Leicester during celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup on August 28.

A video circulated on social media (above right) showed men throwing punches at others in Shaftesbury Avenue, off Melton Road in Belgrave. A reveller apparently attacked a Leicester police officer before he was overpowered. Other officers intervened after fans reportedly chanted anti-Pakistan slogans during the celebrations which turned ugly.

Dharmesh Lakhani, owner of Bobby’s Restaurant on Belgrave Road, said: “The majority of the celebrations were positive and people were having a good evening celebrating India’s win.”

Police confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. He has since been released under investigation.

The Leicestershire Federation of Muslim Organisations said the footage of the incident was disturbing.

“Hate, intolerance and violence by any group must have no place in our city,” the organisation’s spokesperson, Suleman Nagdi, told