Six Russians arrested in France football violence: authorities

by Afp June 15, 2016

Lille (France) (AFP) – Six Russians have been arrested in connection with the violent clashes that broke out at the weekend around the Euro 2016 tournament in southern France, authorities announced Wednesday.

At the same time, three other Russians and a Ukrainian are to be expelled following violence Tuesday in northern France, police said.

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