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22 April, 2025
 
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Limassol fans' clash ends in flames and injuries

Fire erupts, police on the scene

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In a dramatic showdown on Wednesday night, fans in Limassol engaged in a violent clash outside a fans' association.

Around 40 hooded individuals wielding sticks clashed with a larger group of 70-80 people armed with their own sticks, resulting in chaos and destruction.

Police reports indicate that Molotov cocktails, stones, and fireworks were hurled during the confrontation, igniting a fire that engulfed a vehicle. The assailants scattered as law enforcement arrived on the scene.

Amidst the chaos, a 21-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and was rushed to the hospital.

As investigations unfold, the police are collecting evidence from the scene and gathering statements from witnesses. Stay tuned for updates on this intense fan conflict.

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