Football: A controversial England penalty has football fans up in arms during England's semi-final against the Netherlands.
Controversial penalty keeps ENG in Euros | 01:33This is the shocking moment a group of England fans were attacked by Netherlands supporters ahead ofDramatic footage appears to show rival fans throwing punches and hurling drinks as tensions rise before the clash in Dortmund,Five fans were hurt and arrests made during the skirmish as Dutch yobs attacked England fans outside a restaurant in the German town.
Officials confirmed five people had suffered minor injuries and at least one Dutch fan was caught on camera being detained by riot cops who quickly surrounded the scene.It is not yet known what sparked the violent clash. Picture: XA spokesman for the UK’s Football Police Unit said: “We are aware of some reports and videos circulating of disorder in Dortmund.
“Our officers are at the location supporting German colleagues. We would advise supporters to be aware of their surroundings and seek areas where there is a German Police presence. ” A similar fight took place weeks ago before England’s Euros curtain raiser against Serbia, which left an English fan with blood pouring from a head wound.
Shocking footage showed the suspect with a golden pickaxe as cops draw their guns and deploy pepper spray moments before his arrest on the streets of Hamburg. Police say the attack had “no football connection” and the perpetrator was attacking alone at the time.
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