Innocent England fans left nauseous with streaming eyes after cops pepper-sprayed suspect

Published

16th June 2022

DOZENS of innocent England fans were left nauseous with streaming eyes after cops pepper-sprayed a suspect.

Four officers moved in on a man in a packed refreshments queue during the 4-0 loss to Hungary at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, on Tuesday night.

Dozens of innocent England fans were left nauseous with streaming eyes after cops pepper-sprayed a suspect

Pepper spray was fired when he resisted.

Craig Smith, who filmed it, said: “I saw a little girl with tears streaming down her face and fans left coughing with nausea and throats stinging.”

He added: “Pepper spray in a crowded space like that among so many innocent fans was so unnecessary.”

“He started struggling after they moved in but there were at least four cops detaining him and the chemical affected dozens of people.”

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West Midlands Police said: “A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a fellow England supporter and assaulting a police officer.

“Due to the level of aggression it was necessary to use Pava spray.

“We apologise if anyone in the immediate vicinity was affected.”