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England fans involved in further trouble in Marseille

Related Topics: Marseille, Tear gas

England supporters were embroiled in a third day of fighting with police and rival supporters in Marseille ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Russia.

Two nights of trouble in the Vieux Port (Old Port) area of Marseille shows no signs of coming to an halt with Russian and French Ultras reportedly entering the city's main square from a side street before throwing bottles and inciting violence.

Tear gas has been used already by police to disperse the hooligans while several England fans are receiving medical treatment following skirmishes in the city.

England fans have been involved in a number of clashes with French police since the start of the tournament, with tear gas also used on Friday evening.