Football fans launch smoke bombs and throw chairs in violent clashes as Arsenal and Tottenham play derby match

Police intervene in clashes between Arsenal and Tottenham fans this afternoon

Police were forced to separate Arsenal and Tottenham fans as they clashed ahead of the North London Derby this afternoon.
Smoke bombs were set off and objects were thrown as rival supporters squared up to each other outside White Hart Lane.
Gunners and Spurs fans making their way to the stadium were separated by a line of police officers in the middle of the road.

Police hold back one man as tensions boil over on the route to White Hart Lane

Smoke bombs were set off and chairs were thrown as officers tried to keep rival fans apart

Officers in riot gear on horseback and with dogs restore order in the build-up to kick-off

Some supporters had to be restrained by authorities as they hurled taunts and chairs at each other.

Officers on horseback were brought in to restore order as tensions appeared to boil over.