Shocking video footage has captured the moment a mass brawl erupted inside a crowded bar following Sunday's fiercely contested Tyne-Wear derby. The violent scenes unfolded shortly after Sunderland defeated bitter rivals Newcastle United 1-0 at the Stadium of Light, marking the first Premier League meeting between the two North East clubs in nearly a decade.
Chaotic Scenes in Packed Venue
The disturbing clip, which has gone viral on social media, shows approximately 15 people involved in a frantic fight. The atmosphere, which had been tense as the match was screened, turned ugly after the full-time whistle. The screams of terrified women and children can be heard in the background as furniture flies.
A man is seen being knocked over a table and onto the floor after a chair is hurled overhead. In a particularly alarming moment, a woman wearing a Newcastle shirt is forced to scramble away on her knees as a wave of bodies surges towards her. The same man then retaliates by picking up a table and throwing it at two other men dressed in tracksuits.
Contrast with Stadium Jubilation
The barroom chaos provided a stark contrast to the celebrations at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland fans rejoiced at extending their unbeaten league run against Newcastle to ten games. The match's only goal came from a cruel own goal by Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade.
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris told Sky Sports he was "proud and happy" with his team's mature performance, dedicated the win to the club's fans, and called it "good for the region." Conversely, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe apologised, labelling the defeat a "horrible feeling" and admitting his team's performance lacked the required quality, though he insisted it would not define their season.
Police Contacted After Violence
Eventually, the fighting subsided, with some revellers leaving the room and others moving to the far side for safety, while the cries of horrified children continued. Mirror Football has contacted Northumbria Police for comment on the incident. The ugly fallout marred what was already a fiery derby fixture, noted for its thunderous challenges if not plentiful goalmouth action.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the intense passions surrounding one of English football's most historic rivalries, spilling over from the pitch into disturbing public disorder.
