French police have arrested at least 36 people following clashes with football fans in Lille.
On several occasions police charged crowds of chanting supporters, and red flares were let off amid a tense stand-off with officers.
The clashes followed the conclusion of Russia's match against Slovakia and come ahead of the England and Wales match to be played in nearby Lens later on Thursday.
The Home Secretary has condemned the "deeply disturbing violence" in Marseille ahead of and during England's Euro 2016 opener against Russia.
Theresa May said she was "in no doubt" that organised groups of Russian fans were largely to blame for instigating the violence.
But she added: "Some among the England contingent in Marseille behaved inexcusably. Anyone who has traveled to France in order to cause trouble has let down their nation, and does a disservice to all genuine England fans."
Mrs May said more British police spotter would be in Lens for England's next game against Wales, adding that she has "every confidence" fans will behave better, particularly with the threat of being thrown out of the tournament hanging over England.
New footage has emerged appearing to show England fans in Lyon being attacked by a gang thought to be so-called "ultras".
Police have called violence at the European Championships in Lille "appalling" and "absolutely vile".