Dozens arrested after West Ham followers attacked in Prague bar forward of Europa Conference League ultimate

Dozens of males have been arrested after West Ham followers had been attacked by a bunch of Fiorentina supporters earlier than tonight’s Europa Conference League ultimate in Prague, police say.

More than 30 folks had been detained after violence broke out forward of the match between the Premier League staff and the Italian aspect, Sky Sports News has been advised.

A gaggle of West Ham followers had been consuming in a bar within the centre of the Czech capital once they had been attacked by giant numbers of males wearing black, it’s believed.

As different West Ham supporters arrived on the scene, riot police had been deployed to maintain the rival teams aside.

At least three folks had been injured within the unrest and an officer was additionally attacked.

There was damaged glass and a burnt-out chair on the bottom outdoors the Tek’ila Tek’ila bar following the dysfunction.

A West Ham fan, who didn’t need to be named, stated “a large group” of Italian supporters attacked the bar in Rytirska Street.

“About eight Italians walked past, swinging bands and chains,” he stated.

“Five minutes later there was a big group that come down the road and attacked us,” he added.

The fan additionally stated: “Three of our mates (were injured). They’ve gone to hospital.” He stated considered one of his pals was “quite badly” injured with a “massive cut” on his head.

‘Flares and firecrackers thrown’

Another witness claimed the Italian followers had “chains and belt buckles” and had thrown flares and firecrackers.

The 17-year-old stated: “We were all standing here, just having a glass. And they all come around the corner, trying to give it large. We done nothing wrong. They come here, try giving it, and then they ran down the road.”

A translation of a Czech police tweet stated: “Italy fans attacked West Ham fans in a bar in Rytirska Street, injuring three. One policeman was also attacked… and we are currently investigating the whole incident.”

The assertion comes after movies had been posted on social media showing to point out folks throwing chairs at one another in Prague.

Thousands of soccer followers have travelled to Prague for the sport.

It is West Ham’s first ultimate in Europe since 1976, and they’re bidding to win their first trophy for the reason that FA Cup 43 years in the past.