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Serie A: Violence mars Turin derby between Torino and Juventus

Torino fans react after a firework explodes during the Turin derby
Image: Torino fans react after a firework explodes during the Turin derby

Nine people were injured when a firework exploded during the Turin derby between Torino and Juventus on Sunday, according to police.

The explosive device was thrown from the Juventus supporters' end early in the Italian Serie A match at Turin's Olympic stadium. The 'bomb' was thrown in response to other objects being hurled by the Torino fans.

Two Juventus fans and one Torino supporter were arrested over the incident during the match and a further two Juventus fans were detained in relation to disturbances outside the ground.

Violence flared before the game when 300 Torino fans tried to block the Juventus team bus from entering the stadium compound and threw stones, eggs and bottles at the vehicle, breaking one of its windows.

Police in Turin said that security video had allowed them to identify one suspect who would face charges of causing criminal damage.

Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta said: "This was a deplorable episode of serious violence."

Torino won the match 2-1, marking their first victory over their city rivals and the champions-elect in 20 years. Juventus, who have 73 points from 32 games, are still 14 points clear of Lazio with six games left and will be crowned champions on Wednesday if they beat Fiorentina at home and Lazio fail to overcome bottom-of-the-table Parma.

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