Battle of Marseille: Two England fans in 'critical' condition after running battles with Russian ultras

Two England fans have been left in critical condition after Russian hooligans clashed with Three Lions supporters and heavily armed riot police ahead of the Euro 2016 clash.
Carnage erupted in the city’s ancient port as a group of up to 30 masked Russians in black T-shirts charged England fans drinking outside bars as the French National Guard waited on standby behind shields.
Amid ugly scenes, the English fans retaliated and threw chairs back and green bottles of Heineken at the hooligans from Lokomotiv Moscow and riot oficers - before two rival fans squared up to one another.
Officers fired tear gas canisters into the riot in an attempt to disperse the gangs before a running battle continued in the narrow streets leading out of the marina.
Five people have been injured and six arrests made after violence broke out and fans fought running battles in the streets.
That added to the nine arrests from Friday and those charged could face trial as early as Monday.

That added to the nine arrests from Friday and those charged could face trial as early as Monday.

Rival supporters clash in Marseille before the game
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Fans were left

Fans were left bloodied and battered following clashes