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| England football fans have been targeted in a violent attack by a gang of Brazilian hooligans who threw an “explosive device” at them in Sao Paulo. |
The Sao Paulo military police have confirmed that 15 people were arrested for an attack on England fans on Friday.
A section of England supporters were
frequenting a number of bars close to the FIFA Fan Fest area in Sao
Paulo before their Group D fixture with Uruguay when a group made their
move with an assortment of weapons.
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Ten England fans were left in hospital after a
group of supporters at a bar in Sao Paulo came under attack by a mob throwing
bombs, glass bottles. |
Firecrackers were reportedly
thrown in the direction of the fans, while knuckle dusters and a knife
were among the items confiscated by the police.
The authorities were unaware of any injuries, but they are certain the group were looking to cause trouble before attempting to flee the area on public transport.
The authorities were unaware of any injuries, but they are certain the group were looking to cause trouble before attempting to flee the area on public transport.
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| England fans subjected to violent attack |
Alexandre Martins, lieutenant of the Sao
Paulo military police told Perform: "We arrested 15 people that fired
firecrackers close to a bar where some British fans were gathering.
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| Police hold the group of thugs that attacked England fans as they gathered near the Fifa Fanfest in Anhangabau |
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| Gearing up: The shirts worn by England players hang in the dressing room for their match against Uruguay |
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