ENGLAND fans were left battered and bloodied last night after a fresh wave of violence erupted between Three Lions supporters and hardcore Russian Ultras at the Euros.
French riot cops sprayed tear gas and charged at Brits following a series of savage battles on the streets with Russian fans.
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An England fan is covered in blood after being attacked by Russian Ultras on the streets of Lille last nightCredit: YouTube
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Hundreds of football fans were caught up in violent clashes between the English and Russians in Lille last nightCredit: Getty Images
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Some members of the crowd held flares during what was the worst night of trouble at the Euros so farCredit: Getty Images
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Supporters faced off with riot cops in the town of Lille as the competition between the two sides turned ugly againCredit: Getty Images
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England fans were in a stand off with French cops as they drank in Lille ahead of their team's clash with Wales todayCredit: Getty Images
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Fans were getting a bit lairy while supporting their team during the Euros in the normally peaceful town of LilleCredit: Reuters
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Some England supporters gestured at riot police as they faced off after a boozy night on the town yesterdayCredit: Getty Images
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Authorities said 16 people have been treated in hospital as a result of the clashes that took place last night in FranceCredit: Getty Images
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Supporters lit flares before French riot police charged with batons and tear gas in central Lille late last nightCredit: PA:Press Association
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Hundreds of fans gathered outside a bar ahead of England's Battle of Britain clash with Wales tomorrowCredit: PA:Press Association
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An England fan with Chelsea tracksuit bottoms covers his face from eye-watering tear gas after being sprayed by copsCredit: PA:Press Association
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England are set to play Wales this afternoon at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the nearby city of Lens at 2pm UK timeCredit: Getty Images
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Some England fans feel they were unfairly targeted by cops after violence erupted on the streetsCredit: Getty Images
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Last night 36 people were arrested over the fighting as well as five on a train from London to LilleCredit: Getty Images
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Riot cops marched against fans out in France for the 2016 Euros, spraying them with tear gasCredit: Getty Images
Flares and bangers were lit as officers charged at chanting fans, spraying tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
French police confirmed this morning that they have arrested 36 people after violence erupted in the streets of Lille ahead of England's clash with Wales this afternoon.
Another five people were arrested for public drunkenness on a train from London that was stopped before it got to Lille and then allowed to continue.
Authorities said 16 people have been treated in hospital but gave no details about their injuries.
The two home nations will face each other at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the nearby city of Lens at 2pm UK time.
Many fans are staying in the much larger city of Lille and despite bars being shut, some supporters defied a ban on drinking in the street the evening before the match.
Some were seen climbing road signs and while English police - sent out to help with the security operation - urged fans to behave, French police charged at them repeatedly.
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One football supporter gives a two-finger salute, showing what he thinks of cops' reaction to the partying going onCredit: Alamy
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French riot cops were out in force to tackle the trouble which saw 36 people arrested in France and five more on a trainCredit: Getty Images
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French police charged at fans repeatedly as some tried to cause trouble ahead of England's match against Wales todayCredit: Getty Images
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Lines of officers were in a stand off with England supporters out drinking for the night in Lille, FranceCredit: Getty Images
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Last night was not the first time English and Russian fans have battled it outCredit: Getty Images
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Earlier this week violence broke out between the two countries as "Russian Ultras" targeted Brits in FranceCredit: Getty Images
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Authorities said 16 people were taken to hospital with injuries after fighting broke out between Brits and Russians againCredit: Getty Images
Footie pundit Stan Collymore branded Russian thugs 'f*** nuggets' after being tear-gassed by French police.
Riot cops stepped in to break up England and Russian supporters during a fresh wave of violence at Euro 2016.
Three Lions fans reportedly chased Russians through the streets of the northern French city in a series of running battles.
Ex-footballer turned pundit Collymore live streamed the ugly scenes through Periscope.
He started his report by saying he had heard a loud bang and followed a group of England fans "chasing Russians around the square".
A gang of around 10 hardcore Russian Ultras were seen running in the opposite direction.
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Many England supporters were sprayed with tear gas by French armed police as they celebrated the tournamentCredit: Getty Images
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36 people were arrested after violence erupted in the streets and five more on a train from London to Lille yesterdayCredit: Getty Images
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Clouds of tear gas were set off in central Lille as England supporters clashed with French riot copsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Supporter lights a flare outside a bar in central Lille ahead of the Battle of Britain clash tomorrowCredit: Fame Flynet
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At 2pm today England will take on Wales for the Battle of Britain football clashCredit: Getty Images
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Ex-footballer turned pundit Stan Collymore was tear-gassed by French police in Lille and filmed what happenedCredit: NW/SB
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Cops fire tear gas at football supporters in a bid to regain control of central Lille after violence erupted on the streetsCredit: Getty Images
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Supporters try to protect themselves after riot cops spray tear gas to try to break up crowds in the French townCredit: AP:Associated Press
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England fans marched through the streets of Lille last night ahead of their Euros 2016 clash with Wales later todayCredit: Reuters
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Fans shield themselves from pepper spray fired by cops in Lille as they desperately fought to keep the crowds controlled
Late in the evening, two groups of about 250 English fans each merged just as thousands of French fans were streaming out of the fan zone where they had been watching France beat Albania.
Several hundred riot police formed a human barrier between the two groups. Some fireworks were fired from the French side and a few bottles were thrown from the English side.
The police then charged in the direction of the English, spraying tear gas and causing a stampede, with people sprinting into side streets.
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Hundreds of supporters clashed after Russia crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Slovakia yesterday afternoon
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TalkSport presenter Stan Collymore argues police following violent scenes between Russian and England fansCredit: PA:Press Association
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French cops use batons to try to control supporters after trouble erupted in Lille yesterday afternoon and last night
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A supporter tries to protect himself as police swarmed the streets in a bid to control the football related violenceCredit: Reuters
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Cops use tear gas to try to control the crowds - firing it at England fans who complained they had been unfairly targetedCredit: pixel GRG
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An English football fan tries to help his friend as French riot police encounter hundreds of drunken English football fansCredit: Getty Images
TalkSport pundit Collymore saw riot cops firing tear gas on England fans who complained they had been targeted "for nothing".
The trouble is believed to have been sparked by Russian thugs launching a flare at Brits.
Several arrests were made.
Last night British police attempted to restore order by mixing with supporters singing and partying outside bars in central Lille.
But riot cops charged at supporters following a tense stand-off.
Flares were lit as police used tear gas to try to resume control.
Roy Hodgson's men take on Wales in the Battle of Britain today while Russia crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Slovakia yesterday afternoon.
It follows days of fighting between a gang of 150 hardcore Russian thugs and England supporters.
Trouble erupted on Tuesday night as England and Wales teamed up to stop a mob of Russians from storming a bar.
Dozens of Russians ignored UEFA’s threat to ban their team from the footie tournament as they threw punches at English supporters who were goading them from a bar in the centre of Lille.
Other Three Lions supporters sang: “I'm England until I die” before a fight erupted.
Plain clothed detectives stepped in and French riot cops had to use pepper spray during the ugly scenes in the early hours this morning.
Hundreds of England fans are staying in the city ahead of the match against Wales in Lens.
French authorities have restricted the sale of alcohol and drafted in 4,000 extra police in Lille ahead of the fixtures.
Shops selling alcohol are closed until Friday, while 350 bars shut early on Wednesday and Thursday.
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A football fan flashes his backside to riot cops showing England fans in fine form as they get boozed up in FranceCredit: Alamy
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A footie fan is led away by police after Three Lions supporters fought against Russian Ultras in the streetsCredit: Alamy
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French police arrest a Russian fan as once again Brits came up against Russian Ultras during the Euros 2016
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Cops use a baton to restrain the Russian supporter in Lille in what has become the worst day of fighting yet
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Hundreds of England, Wales and Russian fans are staying in Lille during the football tournament being held in FranceCredit: Getty Images
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An England fan hoists a Wales supporter on his shoulders ahead of a match between the two teams later todayCredit: Getty Images
The clash came hours after a separate incident between Russian thugs and England and Wales fans.
Chairs were launched and a footie supporter was pictured unconscious on the same day Russia was warned it faces being kicked out of the tournament if trouble erupted again.
England and Wales supporters teamed up after they were attacked by Russian thugs who tried to storm a bar.
Terrified witnesses said the gang shouted "We are Russians" before charging at fans outside the Taverne Flamende near Lille's central station.
Two Russians were arrested yesterday after they found baseball bats and hammers in their car boots.
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