Arrests as Serbian fans clash with English in Gelsenkirchen

June 17 – Seven Serbian fans were taken into custody after scuffles broke out in Gelsenkirchen ahead of Sunday’s game against England, the first in the tournament to have been designated as “high risk”.

Videos circulating on social media showed tables, chairs and bottles thrown before riot police arrived.

“There was a confrontation between Serbian and English football fans in the city of Gelsenkirchen,” said a police spokesman.

“The two fan groups were separated.

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