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Dons fans in pub tear gas attack | Dons fans in pub tear gas attack |
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Aberdeen fans in the Czech Republic for a Europa League tie have suffered a tear gas attack by football hooligans. | Aberdeen fans in the Czech Republic for a Europa League tie have suffered a tear gas attack by football hooligans. |
Witnesses told the BBC up to 40 fans were in a pub in the town of Olomouc when the gang arrived and threw tear gas canisters into the bar. | Witnesses told the BBC up to 40 fans were in a pub in the town of Olomouc when the gang arrived and threw tear gas canisters into the bar. |
One fan suffered a minor facial injury, while police have detained two people previously known for football violence. | One fan suffered a minor facial injury, while police have detained two people previously known for football violence. |
About 300 Dons fans are in the city for the match against Sigma Olomouc, which the Czech side lead 5-1. | About 300 Dons fans are in the city for the match against Sigma Olomouc, which the Czech side lead 5-1. |
There were minor skirmishes following the incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday at the Crack Irish Bar, which is owned by 43-year-old Graham Campsie, from Edinburgh. | |
A spokesman for Aberdeen FC said: "I've spoken to a number of the guys who were in the pub at the time and they all got a hell of a fright. | |
"But other than the effects of the gas itself, there was no damage, thankfully. | |
"There's never been any trouble in eight years Graham's been there and he was also quoted as saying that it was a brilliant night up until then, everybody was thoroughly enjoying themselves, with a good old sing song." |