TROUBLE flared at a historic Hampshire horse fair this afternoon.
Police leapt into action at Wickham Horse Fair at around midday, breaking up a fight.
Scores of people ran onto the main track down the High Street and more than eight police officers surrounded two men before leading them off.
It brought proceedings to a halt briefly but the fair returned to normal at 12.45pm.
The fair is an 800-year-old tradition at the village near Fareham.
Last year’s event was marred by a mass brawl which was caught on video by the RSCPA animal welfare charity.
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