Shocking moment ‘100 German hooligans with weapons’ storm family pub near Wembley stadium ahead of England v Germany tie
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ENGLAND fans claim up to “100 German hooligans” stormed a pub near Wembley stadium “armed with machetes and knuckle dusters” ahead of tonight’s football clash.
Police battled to keep rival supporters apart as ugly scenes erupted at the Green Man, popular with families, just before 6pm.
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Witnesses say up to 100 men in balaclavas and armed with weapons stormed the Green Man pubCredit: Twitter
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Police say several people have been arrestedCredit: Twitter
Shocking video shows Brits enjoying pre-match pints at the England fan pub before the men dressed all in black pushed into the beer garden.
Police say a number of people have now been arrested.
According to witnesses, the men were armed with weapons, and several people were left injured.
One person wrote on Twitter: “Just having a few casual pints in the green man and all of a sudden 100 German come storming in, armed with weapons, attacking kids and elderly women.”
Another said: “Not a pretty sight at the Green Man, England fans enjoying themselves as usual, approx 100 German hooded, masked hooligans ambushed a family pub, people injured, police on horses arrive.
“Flags stolen. Children in the garden too frightened. Scary.”
A third added: “An experience tonight like no other, and not because of where I am.
“At The Green Man pub, a group of around 100 Germans came armed with machetes and knuckle dusters.
“Thankfully me and my friends were inside but I hope all who were outside at the time are safe now.”
Another claimed: “My little brother was at green man pub in Wembley before England game tonight.
“Loads of German ultras attacked the pub. England fan got glassed.
“One of the German fans got left behind and took a right beating apparently. Needed treatment.”
England and Germany are tonight playing in the Nations League tournament.
It is England’s last game before the Qatar World Cup which starts in November
A Met Police spokesperson said: “At around 17:50hrs, officers became aware of disorder outside a pub in Dagmar Avenue, Wembley.
“Officers responded quickly and separated the groups involved.
“A number of arrests have been made. Officers remain in the area.”
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