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Euro 2016: Police arrest 36 people after clashes in Lille

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.

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Six Russian football fans arrested after attacks in Germany

German police officers arrested the six Russians in Cologne. Credit: PA

Six Russian football fans have been arrested by German police officers following an attack in Cologne.

The six fans are alleged to have attacked two Spanish tourists and their companion at the square in front of the city's cathedral.

Police are investigating whether there is any connection to the disturbances at the Euro 2016 tournament in France.

The suspects arrested allegedly drunk and had tickets to Russia's matches, as well as face masks and mouth guards that police regard as typical hooligan gear.

Five were immediately arrested, but a sixth suspect, who had fled the scene, was arrested in the departure lounge at Cologne airport before he could board a flight to Ibiza, Spain.

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