Matthew Cooper, PAPolice have charged 46 men after Legia Warsaw supporters attacked police outside Villa Park in Birmingham on Thursday. West Midlands Police said five officers, two police dogs and two police horses were injured when missiles were thrown by visiting fans during the Europa Conference League fixture. The statement added: “Those charged are aged between 21 and 63, and around 40 are believed to be from Poland. Two West Midlands Police officers, two from West Mercia and one from Derbyshire Police suffered minor injuries during the violence. “Unfortunately, there were appalling scenes which saw away fans dangerously throw flares and other missiles at our officers.”He said the “extreme violence” left police with no other choice but to prevent away fans entering the stadium, adding: “The safety of everyone is our priority and clearly we had no other option.”

Source: The Herald December 02, 2023 11:43 UTC