Czech police detained 23 West Ham and Fiorentina soccer followers for his or her behaviour in reference to the Europa Conference League closing in Prague, authorities stated Thursday.
One individual is suspected of attacking a police officer, two others of hooliganism. The relaxation are suspected of committing numerous misdemeanours, together with utilizing flares and different pyrotechnics at numerous locations within the Czech capital, police stated.
Police didn’t give particulars in regards to the detained followers. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan stated solely that as far their numbers the Italians “won.”
Police beforehand stated Fiorentina followers attacked West Ham supporters in a bar in downtown Prague forward of Wednesday’s closing. Three West Ham followers and one police officer had been injured within the incident whereas 16 folks had been detained.
Other incidents had been reported by media between police and West Ham followers utilizing flares whereas celebrating the 2-1 victory in Prague’s Old Town.
Police estimated some 35,000 followers arrived in Prague. Only about 10,000 from each groups had a ticket.
Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was hit within the head by empty beer cups thrown from the stands in the course of the first half of the sport at Eden Stadium.
West Ham condemned the incident and stated it would examine.
