Violent brawl erupts inside Accor Stadium after Manly Sea Eagles’ upset win against Canterbury Bulldogs
A man has been taken to hospital after a violent brawl erupted inside Sydney’s Accor Stadium after the Manly Sea Eagles’ upset win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sunday’s NRL elimination final.
Several people began fighting in the lift foyer on Level 4 next to the stadium’s private suites about 6pm, police said.
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Multiple security guards were seen rushing to the fight to intervene.
A 29-year-old man from Auburn suffered facial injuries and was taken to Concord Hospital, police said.
Another man from Greenacre, aged 30, suffered extensive facial injuries but declined treatment.
Bulldogs fans were left crushed when the Sea Eagles snatched a 24-22 victory with just seven minutes left in the game.
An investigation into the incident has been launched.
Anyone with information or footage of the fight is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
