Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

Before the Uefa Conference League final, Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw halted verbal altercations between Chelsea and Real Betis fans using a water cannon.

On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of supporters clashed in Wroclaw Market Square, with Lower Silesian Police reporting that 28 supporters had been detained.

Police said that number would increase, with ongoing fan arrests being made.

At Stadion Wroclaw, at 20:00 BST, will be the third-tier European competition’s final.

More than 70, 000 fans are expected to show up in the city in south-west Poland for the final, according to local authorities, including those who are fans of fan zones and other events.

Through the city’s four main fan zones are expected to pass tens of thousands of fans.

After the conflict broke out after 3 p.m. local time, Lower Silesian Police posted on X that “the police very quickly intervened to break the two groups and stop the escalation of aggressive behavior.”

“The officers used direct coercion and technical means, such as a water cannon.” No injuries have been reported from the investigations so far.

They later stated in a statement that “We can confirm the arrest of 28 people in the incident.” No one will ever be free of legal retribution, and the police will take appropriate action.

Near Solny Square on Tuesday evening, Chelsea and Betis supporters braced several times during altercation.

Riot police dispersed the crowds with tear gas before going over. As the confrontation lasted for about five minutes, glass bottles and chairs were thrown.

Two more incidents of violence occurred in the evening, with no serious injuries being reported in the evening. Four Spanish supporters, among them, were among the seven supporters who were detained.

“On our streets, there is zero tolerance for violence”! Donald Tusk, the prime minister of Poland, posted an article on X.