Pre-Season Friendlies
Jul 21, 2015 5.15pm
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  • Johannes Flum 59' goal
  • Stefan Reinartz 75' goal
  • goal Steve Morison 26'

Leeds United fans among 25 arrested following brawl in Austria

Leeds fans arrested following Austria brawl

A number of Leeds United fans were arrested following a brawl at a pre-season game against Eintracht Frankfurt in Austria on Tuesday evening.

Overall, 25 people were arrested and three Leeds supporters were left injured when fans invaded the pitch in Salzburg following the Championship side's 2-1 defeat.

According to BBC News, Salzburg Police have confirmed that the violent scenes continued in the town centre when Leeds fans were chased by Frankfurt supporters.

The authorities have also confirmed that a supporter of the West Yorkshire club was arrested for throwing a bench at police, while four Frankfurt fans were detained for attacking security staff at the stadium.

Two police officers and two security staff were injured in the scenes.

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