A college football game between rivals LSU and Clemson descended into chaos after a shocking video emerged showing one fan assaulting another in the stands with a vicious chokehold.
The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, allegedly began with verbal taunting between the two opposing groups of supporters. Witnesses claim the atmosphere grew increasingly heated before turning physically violent.
In the disturbing footage, a man wearing LSU colours is seen wrapping his arm around the neck of another individual believed to be a Clemson fan. He applies pressure for several seconds as onlookers shout in alarm before the altercation is eventually broken up by other spectators.
The clash occurred during the highly anticipated game between the two Tiger teams, a matchup known for its intense rivalry. Such displays of aggression between fans are rare and have been condemned by both clubs and supporters alike.
"It was terrifying to see it escalate so quickly," one eyewitness stated. "One minute there was shouting, the next a man was being choked. It completely overshadowed the game."
Questions are now being raised about security protocols at major sporting events. Many are calling for a lifetime ban for the individual involved, arguing that such behaviour has no place in sport.
Neither LSU nor Clemson universities have yet released an official statement regarding the incident or confirmed if any arrests were made. The focus, they maintain, should be on the sportmanship displayed on the field by the athletes.
