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Kabaddi tournament Derby: Moment gunshots ring out as 3 wounded in terrifying ‘gun and sword brawl’ as spectators flee
THIS is the moment shots rang out as three people were wounded in an alleged gun and sword brawl at a Kabaddi tournament.
The horror incident took place at the Derby Kabaddi grounds on Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, at around 4pm.
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Terrifying video shows hundreds of people trying to flee the scene as what appears to be gunshots are heard.
Eyewitnesses say two opposing gangs caused the violence.
One person described seeing a man being shot before being attacked repeatedly with a sword.
People were seen frantically trying to leave the site of the event in their cars as they gave their details to police.
Witnesses say they saw more than 20 police cars rush to the scene.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called to a large scale disturbance in Elvaston Lane, Alvaston at 15.51 on Sunday 20 August.
“Three people have been injured, one seriously. They have all been taken to hospital.
“There is a large police presence in the area and officers are expected to remain at the scene for some time.
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“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact us quoting the reference 739 of 20 August.”
Kabaddi is an ancient game that is popular across South Asia - particularly with members of the Punjabi community.
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