Fiorentina ultras attack West Ham fans with fireworks, metal bars and chairs in mass brawl ahead of UECL final
SHOCK footage shows Fiorentina ultras attacking West Ham fans with fireworks and metal bars at a pub in Prague.
Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks can be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a pub full of Irons fans.
Some 20,000 West Ham fans are in Prague for the Europa Conference League final which kicks off at Slavia Prague’s Eden Arena at 9pm local time.
Hammers supporters had been enjoying the sunshine as the club seeks to secure its first major trophy for 43 years.
But the scenes turn nasty when a group of approximately 50 Italian hooligans began attacking the pub.
Footage from multiple angles shows the gang descending on the bar, hurling chairs, throwing flares and fireworks, and wielding clubs and metal bars.
And a loud explosion can be heard as a bright flash is seen just outside the bar amongst a group of West Ham fans.
Czech police in riot gear could be seen breaking up the clashes ahead of the Europa Conference League Final.
Cops are reported to have arrested 16 Italian fans after the attack on the pub in Rytířská street which was flying a West Ham banner.
Reporters on the ground said that Italian fans were armed with fireworks and footage shows them wielding bars.
Smoke can be seen rising from the pub, with the street reportedly left covered in broken glass.
In a statement, Czech cops said: “Italy fans attacked West Ham fans in a bar in Rytířská Street, injuring three.
“One policeman was also attacked.
“We have restricted the personal freedom of 16 people and we are currently investigating the whole incident.”