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NYPD dismissive of massive brawl against FDNY

NEW YORK - In what is becoming something of a New York City tradition, the two organizations assigned to protect and serve the city's citizens hosted a charity sporting competition and also got into a large, bloody brawl.

Video of the aftermath of Sunday's game at Coney Island shows dozens of players brawling and yelling curses. Blood can be seen dripping down the face of one firefighter.

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The New York Post reports the brawl broke out after "a cop viciously tackled a firefighter during the meaningless final minutes."

The NYPD said in a statement Tuesday that football "is a competitive sport whether it's the NFL Super Bowl or the annual NYPD-FDNY challenge."

The Fire Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The departments have a history of brawling at charity sports events. Multiple fights broke out at a 2014 hockey game between the departments at the former Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

The Police Department won Sunday's game 29-13.

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