Football riots leave 125 dead including ‘child, 5,’ and two police officers after fans storm pitch and clash with cops

that police had fired numerous tear gas rounds "continuously and fast" when the situation became "tense".

Pictures of the aftermath showed smashed and burnt-out cars whilst clothes and personal items littered the floor.

Several news agency reported that the death toll could be as high as 174 but the number was later revised and dropped to 125.

With its horrifying death toll, it's thought the stampede could be the world's worst stadium disaster with at least 180 injured, according to cops.

A doctor also claimed that a five-year-old boy was among the dead - whilst two are thought to be police officers.

A clip posted online appeared to show hallways of a nearby hospital lined with dead bodies and casualties.

Local reports suggest medical facilities have struggled to cope with the influx of battered fans, causing the death toll to skyrocket.

Indonesia's chief security minister, Mahfud MD, has said on social media that the stadium was filled beyond capacity.

While the sporting venue is only supposed to hold 38,000 people, he claimed 42,000 tickets had been issued.

Akhmad Hadian Lukita, the president of PT Liga Indonesia Baru (LIB), said league officials were "concerned and deeply regret this incident".

"We share our condolences and hopefully this will be a valuable lesson for all of us," he said.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino also responded to the tragic events.

In a statement, he said: "The football world is in a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia at the end of the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.

"This is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.

";I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following this tragic incident.

"Together with FIFA and the global football community, all our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, those who have been injured, together with the people of the Republic of Indonesia, the Asian Football Confederation, the Indonesian Football Association, and the Indonesian Football League, at this difficult time."

All remaining BRI Liga 1 matches will be suspended for a week while the Indonesian FA confirmed Arema will not host any more games for the rest of the season.

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) said it would start an investigation into what happened after the game.