10.12.2015 11:46 h

Dozens arrested after Napoli-Legia fans clash

Police in Naples have made dozens of arrests following clashes between fans of Napoli and Legia Warsaw ahead of the sides' Europa League fixture on Thursday, according to reports in Italy.

Fights first broke out in the area surrounding the Capodichini airport in Naples, where seven arrests were made according to a web report in the Gazzetta dello Sport.

Two Bulgarians, said to be from clubs 'twinned' with Napoli's hardline 'ultra' supporter groups, were among those arrested.

The violence continued in the Piazza Garibaldi area of central Naples, where seven Poles were arrested following running battles with Napoli ultras during which iron bars and other weapons were used, said the report.

In a separate incident, four men from Naples were attacked by fans of the Polish first division club and their car was set on fire.

A report on Rainews.it said 65 Polish nationals were being held in Naples police cells while awaiting identity checks.

Police chiefs in Naples, meanwhile, have confirmed 14 officers suffered injury during the clashes.