Tuesday, June 14, 2016

The Latest: German police appeal for video of Lille violence (The Associated Press)

Spectators go through security checks as they enter the stadium prior to the Euro 2016 Group E soccer match between Ireland and Sweden at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Monday, June 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

German police are appealing for people to come forward with video recordings of violence involving suspected German hooligans before their country's opening European Championship match in Lille. The Federal Criminal Police Office on Tuesday called for witnesses to submit material via its website at http://ift.tt/1UN4AgF and said the portal will remain in place for other games at the tournament. French authorities say a 2,400-strong security force is being deployed in Lens as the town prepares for an influx of 40,000 to 50,000 England and Wales fans for Thursday's European Championship game.


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