Heavy handed French Police admit using Rubber Bullets and tear gas on Everton Fans
French Police have come clean and admitted that they used rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades on Evertonians (which included Children and the Elderley) after spotting someone deal drugs.
A peaceful gathering in the main square went ugly quickly as undercover police attempted strong arm tactics against a man deal drugs, who was said to have been involved in a fracas the night before where 100 Lille fans rushed Evertonians drinking outside an Australian bar.
A police spokesman said: “At 2.20 pm on 23 October 2014, police responsible for security in the main square, where about 1,000 British fans had gathered ahead of the Europa League match between Lille and Everton, noticed that one of them – already spotted in yesterday’s brawl – was selling drugs.
“The individual was arrested, but the action sparked a hostile reaction against the police, who had missiles thrown at them.
“Intervention teams drove back the rioters, using a stun grenade and firing twice with rubber bullets in self-defence.
“No members of the security forces were hurt, and no further arrests were made.
“The individual arrested over the drugs was remanded in custody at the local police station, which has been tasked with the investigation.”
One elderly fan needed hospital treatment after being hit on the head by a missile and supporters claim the police reaction was over the top.
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