The fight broke out in Hartlepool - London News Pictures Ltd

A fight broke out between two women at a mini-rally of UKIP supporters in Hartlepool today where Paul Nuttall, the UKIP leader, announced he will contest the Lincolnshire seat of Boston and Skegness in the General Election,

The two women were photographed scratching and grabbing each other outside a pub in the town in County Durham.

The UKIP leader, who was at another pub, today confirmed to media he will run for the Boston and Skegness seat before knocking on doors and meeting voters in the street in the Headland area of the city.

View photos Mr Nuttall cancelled a rally as a result of the fight Credit: Andrew McCaren/London News Pictures More

Witnesses said one was a Ukip supporter and one was a Remainer, however Ukip and a Remain campaign group have both denied these claims.

View photos This woman was left with a bloody face Credit: Andrew McCaren/London News Pictures More

One woman was seen kicking the other and grabbing at her jumper and face, causing her to spill a red drink.

View photos A shoe was brandished during the fight Credit: SCOTT HEPPELL/Reuters More

The other woman then brandished a shoe in a threatening manner.

During the fight, one of the women's heart-shaped glasses fell from her head.

View photos Crowds of people watched the fight Credit: Andrew McCaren/London News Pictures Ltd More

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