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Fans Riot in Stadium Following England vs. Russia Euro 2016 Match

Related Topics: UEFA Euro 2016, Russia, Riot

The UEFA Euro 2016 match between England and Russia on Saturday was followed by some ugly scenes in the stands, as Russian fans breached the barriers separating each side's supporters following the 1-1 draw.

As shared by Ian Herbert of the Independent, French police were not on hand to separate the groups:

Russians piling into English fans here. English literally fleeing the stadium. No police anywhere #ENGRUS pic.twitter.com/HrLqY6BRZS

— ian herbert (@ianherbs) June 11, 2016

BBC Scotland's Nick Eardley reported the events that took place, painting an ugly picture:

Have never seen anything like this in football stadium.