Shocking moment hooligans smack riot police with bats as eight arrested and nine rushed to hospital in ugly brawls

HOOLIGANS attacked riot police with bats during ugly scenes in Italy on Wednesday night.

Officers arrested eight fans as violent clashes marred the Derby della Lanterna between Genoa and Sampdoria.

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