Euro 2012: Warsaw Turns War Zone

Riot police fired plastic bullets and tear gas to quell violent scenes at the Euro 2012 venue of the match between Russia and Poland which yesterday became a battleground for football hooligans.

Parts of Warsaw were turned into a bloodbath as Polish and Russian fans clashed ahead of their 1-1 draw in Group A.

Police in Warsaw have made over 183 arrests relating to clashes between Poland and Russia fans and expect to add to that number as investigations continue.

The hooligans are back and this is the face of the tournament now, in a frightening and hostile city.

The battles took place close to the Fan Zones where, earlier in the day, the party people of Poland and Russia mixed freely as they drank beer, banged drums and watched Greece take on the Czech Republic before the main event in Group A.