Aston Villa: Four officers injured in clashes with Legia Warsaw fans

During an Aston Villa match, police officers were targeted with flares that were thrown at them.

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Police have detained 39 individuals following a brawl that erupted prior to the Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw match in Birmingham on Thursday evening.

During the commotion near Villa Park, four police officers sustained injuries from altercations with visiting fans.

According to the West Midlands Police, their officers encountered despicable and extremely hazardous scenarios where they were targeted with flares being hurled towards them.

The match in the Europa Conference League proceeded despite the exclusion of the visiting supporters due to concerns of safety.

Police officers carrying batons and shields were observed struggling to restore order in the vicinity as projectiles were hurled at them by supporters of the Polish team who were striving to break through barriers.

Many social media posts displayed the chaotic situation, which involved objects being hurled towards spectators on the field from a street bordering a section of the stadium.

According to the West Midlands Police, a police officer was transported to a hospital and reported injured. In addition to this, two police horses and two police dogs were also harmed in the incident.

Officers standing outside the ground were targeted with missiles.

Experts suspect that the chaos ensued due to disagreements surrounding the limitations imposed on the allowance of away supporters at the Villa Park stadium during the game.

According to the police, the number of tickets allotted to visiting fans has been decreased to just 1,000 based on advice given by the local emergency services. They also stated that Legia supporters have caused trouble during previous matches.

Before the match, the Polish team released a statement on their website. They claimed Aston Villa blocked their fans from entering despite guaranteeing access. The Polish side labelled this action as unhelpful and without a valid reason.

According to reports, the game was being boycotted by the club's owner and other top executives in response to the decision.

due to COVID-19 restrictions during their Europa League match against Leicester City. The decision was made by local authorities to prevent the spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of all involved. As a result, Legia Warsaw fans were unable to support their team in person and had to watch the game from home. This was undoubtedly a disappointing situation for the fans, who were hoping to see their team play live. However, it is important to remember that these restrictions are in place for a reason. We are all facing the challenge of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and it is important that we do what we can to slow the spread of the virus. While it may be frustrating to miss out on live sporting events, we must prioritize public health and safety. By following the guidelines and restrictions put in place by local authorities, we can hopefully keep ourselves and our communities safe and healthy.

After the game, Chief Inspector Tim Robinson made a statement expressing his disappointment. He mentioned that the match was meant to be an enjoyable event for supporters from both teams.

Regrettably, there were horrifying incidents in which visiting supporters recklessly launched flares and various objects at our law enforcement officials.

He stated that the police were forced to prevent the entrance of away fans into the stadium, owing to the intense violence. The primary concern was the safety of all individuals, and there were no alternative courses of action available.

Aston Villa made a statement declaring that despite many requests for assistance from Legia Warsaw regarding their fans' safety at Villa Park, there was no cooperation from the away team in the last 48 hours.

The team has expressed concerns multiple times, including earlier today, to Legia in collaboration with Uefa and other relevant organizations. The concerns relate to unauthorized away fans trying to enter Villa Park without tickets.

The mayor of West Midlands, Andy Street, has called on Uefa, the entity responsible for overseeing European football, to quickly and decisively punish Legia Warsaw.

Last month, there was a big disturbance during the match between the Dutch police and AZ Alkmaar and some of the police officers got hurt.

Aston Villa emerged victorious with a 2-1 win thanks to Alex Moreno's goal in the 58th minute.

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