Cops and firefighters brawl at charity football match

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Goodwill game turns bad

Members of New York's police and fire services fought it out during a charity football match at Coney Island at the weekend. Several firefighters were hurt during the fight, with one leaving the field with blood "streaming down his face", according to witnesses. It's not the first time the two emergency services have clashed – last year, they were involved in an all-out brawl at a charity ice hockey match.

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Drunk Amish teens arrested in speeding van

Indiana state troopers have arrested five Amish teens after the mini-van they were travelling in was clocked at 110mph. Police say the 17-year-old driver and his four passengers, all aged 16 or 17, appeared to be drunk. The teens were held in custody for a prolonged period as their parents could not be reached by telephone due to their religious beliefs.

Burglar leaves signed note for victim

A man is in custody after allegedly leaving a signed note in a friend's apartment explaining why he had robbed him. Police say Mark Kenady of Austin, Texas, broke into the property and stole a television, cash and other small items. The victim says Kenady left the note explaining that the burglary was a "tax" for failing to lend him $2 (£1.37) the previous day.