Hundreds attend historic Shrove Tuesday ball game

An historic Shrove Tuesday ball game in Warwickshire has been held for the 824th time.

The Atherstone Ball Game is one of the oldest of its kind and has been held each year for centuries.

It sees hundreds of people grapple in the street for possession of a heavy ball.

Last year’s event was plagued by nasty injuries, prompting police to issue a warning.

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