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Violence Erupts in Gelsenkirchen as Riot Police Intervene in English and Serbian Fan Clash

Jun 16, 2024, 03:58 PM

Violence erupted in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as English and Serbian football fans clashed ahead of their Euro 2024 opener. The unrest involved throwing chairs, tables, and glass bottles, leading to the intervention of German and UK riot police. The altercation began when a group of English fans attacked a Serbian fan base cafe near the main square. The police were able to separate the groups, and several arrests were made. Dozens of riot police were deployed to manage the situation. The incident occurred just hours before the scheduled match between England and Serbia at Arena AufSchalke.