Rome: clashes at the Stadio Olimpico, six Porto fans arrested and one reported.

The situation continues without exception. zero tolerance strategy against any form of illegality within the Olympic Stadium.

Immediate response from Rome police headquarters to the disturbances that occurred yesterday evening, during the meeting Rome - Porto. After the second goal of the yellow and red team, a group of Portuguese fans attempted to climb over the glass of the Montemario stand to reach the Roma supporters, clashing with the steward and physically assaulting them.

The timely intervention of State Police and a contingent of the police force has allowed restore order and prevent further incidents of violence.

Six Porto fans identified and arrested

Il Security Operations Group immediately acquired the images of the surveillance cameras, documenting the violent actions of Portuguese fans.

Six of them, identified during the outflow from the stadium, were escorted to the police station and arrested in deferred flagrancy for the crime of violence or threats towards the control personnel in sports facilities.

Un seventh Portuguese fan, recognized by one of the attacked stewards, was reported for the same crime.

Stewards are part of the Stadium Security Team and, by law, enjoy the same protection granted to public service employees. The Rome police headquarters reiterates its commitment to ensuring their safety.

Measures also for Roma fans

The strict line of the Police Headquarters also involved some yellow and red supporters:

• Two Roma fans were reported for having turned on three smoke bombs in the Monte Mario sector and subjected to a one-year ban.
• Un another Roma fan he was found in possession of a smoke bomb in the pre-filtering phase and reported to the judicial authority. For him it was the process for issuing the Daspo has started.