Community leaders have condemned the disorder in Leicester following the India versus Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy cricket match on Sunday.
Six police officers were injured and two people arrested as celebrations following Pakistan's cricket victory over India turned ugly.
An investigation has been launched to find those responsible for what the Leicestershire force describe as a "protracted period of public disorder" in the city on Sunday night.
Belgrave Road was temporarily blocked as Indian supporters spilled out of pubs, bars and restaurants following their team's unexpected defeat to their fierce rivals, who were the firm underdogs.
Video footage shows rival groups of fans on either side of the road goading one another and throwing missiles, including bottles and eggs, at each other as police stood in between.
A police spokeswoman said: "The celebrations, which had begun in good humour, sadly turned ugly as a some rival fans became involved in hostile behaviour towards one another.
"Police officers were immediately deployed to the scene in order to keep various groups apart and to quell the disorder."
City councillor Mustafa Malik, ward member for Spinney Hills and chief executive of the Pakistan Youth and Community Association, in Highfields, said: "This was just a cricket match, and what should have been a happy occasion – for Pakistan fans in Leicester to celebrate a fantastic sporting achievement – was spoiled by a minority of people. The disorder, on the part of all those involved, is simply unacceptable."
He added: "This should not have happened. There was no need for the Pakistan supporters to go to Belgrave Road. They should not have antagonised the India fans, but it was also wrong for a minority of India fans to react as they did. It's just a game."
He aslo praised police for the way they dealt with the trouble. "I'd like to say very well done to Leicestershire Police for the way they brought the situation under control."
Belgrave councillor and assistant city mayor for communities, Manjula Sood said: "After such a good game, it is dreadful that some people resorted to this kind of behaviour. The disorder spoilt it for everyone."
She added: "In Leicester we celebrate our diversity and our sporting achievements together. I know the people involved in the disorder do not represent their communities and hope this never happens again."
