Football hooligans clash at Euro 2012
Police also fired rubber bullets at a group of hooligans who attacked them in a separate incident near an outdoor spectators’ zone during the emotionally charged game at the National Stadium in Warsaw. The most violent incident occurred during a pre-match march when dozens of fans kicked and beat each other in the face, while flares could be seen exploding in their midst.
The match between the bitter rivals ended in a 1-1 draw. Police said more than 100 people were detained throughout the day. None of the injured, who included one police officer, were in a life-threatening condition.
About 5,000 Russia fans marched to the match to celebrate the Russia Day national holiday in a move seen as provocative to many Poles given the two countries’ history.