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England Fans Arrested in Marseille Ahead of Euro 2016 Opener

Two English fans arrested as they clash with local youths clash in Marseille ahead of their opening game in the south of France.

England fans got off to a violent start last night as trouble with local youths broke out in Marseille two days before Roy Hodgson’s side kick off their tournament against Russia.

Two arrests were made in the south of France where French Police used tear gas on the crowd; one for assaulting a barman and the other for violent disorder.

One England supporter suffered a serious head injury after being hit in the face with a wooden chair.