Soccer fans set off flares near the corner of Brunton Ave and Punt Rd in Richmond. Source: Supplied
HOOLIGAN fans set off flares next to one of Melbourne's busiest thoroughfares before tonight's soccer derby.
Several people starting lighting flares at the corner of Brunton Ave and Punt Rd in Richmond about 7pm.
Other fans who had been drinking at the Cricketers Arms hotel rushed across the road to watch the spectacle.
Traffic was backed up along Punt Rd as police moved in.
Dozens of officers had been patrolling the area before the derby between Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory.
The Herald Sun is awaiting a reponse from Victoria Police.
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