Legia Warsaw fans barred from Aston Villa match, three police injured

Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Group E - Aston Villa v Legia Warsaw - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - November 30, 2023 Legia Warsaw fans let off flares as they clash with police officers outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

LONDON (Reuters) - Fans of Polish side Legia Warsaw were barred entry to their match at Aston Villa on Thursday following clashes with police outside the stadium in which authorities said three officers were injured.

The unrest occurred ahead of kickoff in the Europa Conference League game at Villa Park, and the police denied entry to travelling fans, leaving the away stand empty.