Jacksonville police are reviewing shocking footage that has gone viral appearing to show police fighting fans during the Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida Gators game on Saturday.
The footage appears to show two Florida fans being wrestled to the ground and punched by police. One older fan is seen being grappled by a cop and doesn’t seem to be resisting against the officer, who still throws punches at him.
Another supporter appears to be pinned down on nearby steps while a different police officer throws punches.
A statement from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s office on Saturday said they are ‘aware of the videos circulating from the Georgia-Florida football game.
‘Administrative reviews of the incidents are being opened. As such, the agency will not comment until all facts are known and the reviews have been completed.’
Jacksonville police are reviewing shocking footage appearing to show police fighting fans
JUST IN: Police officers seen beating up fans at the Florida vs Georiga football game.
One officer was seen punching a man on the ground while the other officer was punching what appeared to be an elderly man.
Both men were covering their faces from the barrage of punches.… pic.twitter.com/p0DXl9Dm85
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 3, 2024
As for the game itself, Georgia beat rivals Florida 34-20 to move to a 7-1 record for the season in a game known as ‘The World´s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’.
Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions for Georgia.
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