Pakistan and Afghanistan cricket fans brawled outside Headingley today in shocking footage as their teams played each other in the Cricket World Cup.

Dozens of people were involved in the fighting, with fans throwing punches and attacking each other with a metal barrier.

It is believed the violence was triggered after a plane flying the slogan 'Justice for Balochistan' was flown over the cricket ground in Leeds.

Others claimed it was caused by fans being evicted for not having tickets.

Balochistan is a region of south-west Asia, that is split between Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

Baloch nationalists have long-battled with the Pakistan and Iran governments for independence.

A man was surrounded by several people who threw punches at him, kicked him and pushed him to the floor

A plane flew the slogan 'Justice for Balochistan' over the ground, which is thought to have prompted the violence

The region is rich in natural resources but is one of the poorest in Pakistan and insurgents have previously been supported by Afghanistan.

In footage of the brawls, a man is surrounded by several people who throw punches, bottles and kick him repeatedly.

One even throws a metal railing at him.

Some of the attackers were dressed in Afghanistan cricket shirts and several people intervened and tried to break up the fight.

West Yorkshire Police are believed to have attended but no arrests or injuries were reported as the trouble was dispersed.

They also attacked the man with a metal railing while other smaller fights broke out outside Headingley

Security tried to break up the brawls between Pakistan and Afghanistan fans during their Cricket World Cup match

Another video showed irate fans trying to force their way into the crowd while battling against ground staff

Security officers fought to stop the fans getting through with the violent scenes shared on social media

There were also separate claims that the violent scenes started soon after two Afghanistan supporters were evicted from the stadium by security personnel for not having tickets.

Fans were seen jumping the boundary wall of the stadium to try and gain access.

Another video showed security fighting against fans who were trying to force open a stadium gate.

A third video showed two fans fighting each other as security tried to subdue them.

The International Cricket Council said that action will be taken against fans involved in a 'scuffle'.

Pakistan and Afghanistan fans were filmed brawling outside Headingley in Leeds today

Punches were thrown and fans attacked each other with a metal railing outside the Cricket World Cup match

A spokesperson said: 'We are currently working with the venue security team and local police force to ensure there are no further incidents

'We do not condone this type of behaviour, and will take appropriate action against any anti-social behaviour that spoils the enjoyment for the majority of fans.'

Violent clashes inside the stadium started around an hour into the match, with fights in the Carnegie Pavilion Stand.

Another banner was flown by a plane with the slogan 'Help End Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan'.

In 2017, there were several reports of activists in Balochistan going missing.