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Police Use Tear Gas as Fan Clash Leaves Ten Injured Before GrenobleSaint-Étienne Match

The Isère prefecture confirmed a brief confrontation, noting that officers quickly restored order.

Overview

  • The scuffle began shortly after 6 p.m. as buses carrying Saint-Étienne supporters arrived at the Grenoble stadium.
  • About twenty supporters were involved, according to state services.
  • Ten people sustained minor injuries: four Grenoble fans, four Saint-Étienne fans, and two police officers.
  • Police deployed tear gas grenades to disperse the groups, and the préfète expressed support for the injured officers.
  • The Ligue 2 match proceeded and ended 0-0, with Le Parisien reporting that Saint-Étienne remained second with 50 points after 27 games.