Celtic supporter in ‘serious condition’ after Hoops fans throw flare and smash windows of Sunderland shop
Videos show Celtic fans arriving at a store where former EDL leader Tommy Robinson was signing books hours after branding the Green Brigade 'muppets'
A CELTIC fan is in a "serious condition" after being attacked by a weapon and left bleeding on a Union Jack pillow before today's Sunderland friendly.
Videos show a group of Hoops fans throwing a flare and smashing windows at a shop where former EDL leader Tommy Robinson was signing books wearing a Rangers top.
In retaliation, a woman wielding a large weapon started swinging wildly at the Celtic fans.
A brawl ensues between both groups and they battle back-and-forth on the street.
After a few minor scraps, a Celtic fan is attacked by a man hurling a large weapon.
He is repeatedly hit and left bleeding on the floor.
Police arrived at the end of the brawl and immediately began attending to the man.
Ambulance services said his condition was "serious" and he was taken to hospital.
A spokesman for the North East Ambulance Service said: "We received a call from police at 1.57pm today to reports of a disturbance in Sunderland.
"Fortunately, there was only one casualty. One male suffered head injuries and was in a serious condition.
"He was taken to hospital and his injuries do not appear to be life threatening."
In another video of fan clashes, a topless man can be seen bleeding after suffering a gash to the head.
Former EDL leader Tommy Robinson went live on Facebook after the fights to claim Celtic fans attacked him with "flares and missiles."
He making the trip down south.
Robinson – real name Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon – discusses Hoops fans’ recent showings of solidarity with the people of Palestine, saying: “Palestine hates you.”
He also brands the Green Brigade “muppets” before ending the message by saying “we are the people, God Save the Queen”.
Robinson also tweeted a picture of himself at Fletcher’s shop wearing a Rangers strip.
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