Police Charge More Than 40 Away Fans After Major Disorder Outside Villa Park

A total of 46 Legia Warsaw supporters were detained on Thursday after missiles and flares were thrown at police outside the stadium.

Police officers with dogs as flares are set off outside Villa Park football stadium in Aston, Birmingham, England, on Nov. 31, 2023. David Davies/PA

Police have charged 46 men after Legia Warsaw supporters attacked police outside Villa Park in Birmingham on Thursday.

West Midlands Police said five officers, two police dogs, and two police horses were injured when missiles were thrown by visiting fans during the Europa Conference League fixture.