Czech police detained a number of individuals following the conflict exterior the Tek’ila Tek’ila bar within the metropolis centre forward of the match on Wednesday.
It comes as 1000’s of West Ham followers have flocked to the Czech capital, with lots of them unable to safe tickets to the ultimate.
Regardless of a fan zone being open in close by Letna Park, massive teams of followers have gathered within the centre of Prague’s Previous City to observe the match in native bars.
Followers of the Italian facet are mentioned to have thrown flares and firecrackers as they approached the West Ham supporters.
A 17-year-old witness mentioned: “That they had chains and belt buckles and the whole lot. They arrive right here, strive giving it, after which they ran down the street.”
Following the conflict, 16 individuals have been detained as police “restricted the non-public freedom” of these suspected to be concerned.
Czech police mentioned that three individuals had been injured throughout the incident, whereas a police officer had additionally been attacked.
A translation of a Czech police tweet mentioned: “Italy followers attacked West Ham followers in a bar in Rytirska Road, injuring three. One policeman was additionally attacked. We now have restricted the non-public freedom of 16 individuals and we’re at present investigating the entire incident.”
Tens of 1000’s of West Ham and Fiorentina followers have travelled to Prague for the sport regardless of each golf equipment solely having an official allocation of 5,000 tickets every for the Fortuna Enviornment, which has a capability of round 19,300.
Many have flocked to bars, cafes and pubs to observe the match on tv whereas others have gathered exterior the stadium in an effort to safe last-minute tickets.
On the scene of the conflict, a burnt-out chair and damaged glass have been seen littered throughout the bottom.
One West Ham fan, who didn’t need to be named, mentioned “a big group” of Italian followers attacked the bar.
“About eight Italians walked previous, swinging bands and chains,” he mentioned.
He added: “5 minutes later there was an enormous group that got here down the street and attacked us.”
The person mentioned 5 West Ham followers have been injured.
He mentioned: “Three of our mates (have been injured), out of all of this lot there have been 5. Three of them have been our mates. They’ve gone to hospital.”
He added that one in every of his associates was “fairly badly” injured with a “huge reduce” on his head.
Movies have been additionally shared on social media showing to indicate individuals throwing chairs at one another in Prague on Wednesday.
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