ael fans — A coordinated raid by AEL football supporters on the Apollon club turned a Limassol neighbourhood into chaos at midnight. Witnesses reported that a group of masked individuals, identified by police as AEL fans, descended on the premises of their rivals on Messolongiou Street.
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It appeared that the confrontation was premeditated, as supporters of Apollon were reportedly waiting inside, prepared for the impending clash. The situation escalated quickly, with both groups engaging in intense fighting, wielding sticks and various objects.
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During the melee, the assailants threw flares and Molotov cocktails, contributing to the mayhem and resulting in extensive damage. A total of 11 vehicles parked outside the club were severely damaged, leaving them charred and unrecognisable.
Authorities responded swiftly, sealing off the area to prevent further violence. Despite their efforts to apprehend the hooded attackers, the individuals managed to evade capture and fled the scene before any arrests could be made.
In the aftermath, police maintained a presence at the scene, conducting thorough examinations and searches. Investigators also plan to review local closed-circuit surveillance footage to identify the perpetrators and their vehicles, hoping to bring those responsible to justice.
