The incident was reported from the Derby Kabaddi grounds inUK's Derbyshire
Three people were injured after a clash broke out between two gangs during a kabaddi match in UK on Sunday.
The incident was reported from the kabaddi grounds in Derbyshire last evening.
Police said one of the three injured men had suffered serious injuries. A UK daily, quoting an eyewitness, claimed the man was reportedly shot at before being repeatedly attacked with a sword.
Videos of the incident, which have gone viral on social media, shows the members of the rival gangs attacking each other with hockey sticks.
Vsuals showed the visitors leaving the kabaddi ground in panic as gunshots were heard in the background
"We were called to a largescale disturbance in Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, at 3.51pm on Sunday. Three people have been injured, one seriously. They have all been taken to hospital," the Derbyshire police said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The situation was brought under control after at least 20 police cars rushed to the scene. "There is a large police presence in the area and officers are expected to remain at the scene for some time. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact us quoting the reference 739 of 20 August," the police said.
According to local media, the event on Sunday "brought together expert players" from around the UK for the England Kabaddi Federation's tournament made up of a series of fixtures. The local Derby team is known as Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Kabaddi Club and have been playing the sport for over 30 years.