German, English and Serbian police deemed the match between England and Serbia as 'high-risk'
German, English and Serbian police deemed the match between England and Serbia as 'high-risk'Over 10,000 Serbian fans were also said to attend the game, with Gelsenkirchen’s chief of police Peter Both raising concerns that aroundshowed a group of fans at a bar in central Gelsenkirchen toppling tables and throwing glasses and chairs before riot police were seen chasing a group of fans.
We have just witnessed fighting in the streets of Gelsenkirchen – around a bar being used by Serbia fans.asked for barriers to be removed inside the Arena AufSchalke stadium, while both sides will be seated close together and two-thirds of tickets will go to mixed areas. Fans are being served lower-alcohol beer in the stadium and have been banned from drinking in the stands as a safety precaution.
Police officers secure the area after clashes between fans ahead of the match : “I think it’s a very high-risk game because of the history, because of the hooligans both sides have.” He added: “Serbia has many hooligans. The English guys, with alcohol, they are sometimes very aggressive.Saving and BankingNews
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