Fears 150 bloodthirsty Russian hooligans on the loose targeting England and Wales Euro 2016 clash. Worried England and Wales fans fear they could be targeted by 150 'hyper violent' Russian ultras on the loose in France after police failed to arrest a single one for violence during riots in Marseille. The Three Lions play Wales in Lens on Thursday, with Russia just 24 miles away when they take on Slovakia in Lille. But due to a booze ban in Lens and better transport links, many English and Welsh supporters are staying in Lille, where the Russians play the day before. French police
chiefs say up to 150 “hyper-violent” Russian ultras are on the loose in France and not one of them were arrested for violence during riots in Marseille.City Chief Prosecutor Brice Robin said “hyper-rapid, hyper-violent” hooligans travelled to the city for Saturday’s game against England.
He said a handful were stopped as they arrived at the airport, but the majority slipped into Marseille by train. They are now on the loose in France and feared to be en route to Lille. Both England and Russia have been warned by Uefa they face expulsion from the competition if there is repeat of the sickening scenes in Marseilles, where fans clashed inside and out of the stadium. Mr Robin said: “I don’t want to go as far as to say they are professionals, but they are extreme and well-trained.”Around 15,000 Russian are said to be in France. Welsh fans will also be added to the mix. Although there will be less than the 40,000 who descended on Bordeaux with around 10,000 expected to make the trip. The was no reports of trouble when Wales took on Slovakia in Bordeaux, with the locals praising their behaviour.