Friday 10 June 2016 16:35, UK
The Football Association has condemned the violence in Marseille on Thursday evening that saw police use tear gas following a confrontation outside an English pub.
One England fan and a local were arrested after French police used tear gas following a confrontation outside an English pub in the Old Port district of the city, where England face Russia in their opening Euro 2016 Group B match at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday.
Another England supporter reportedly suffered a head injury after being hit across the face with a wooden chair as gendarmes clad in riot gear and accompanied by dogs were deployed on the streets of the city shortly before midnight.
Ambulances were then seen arriving after police carrying riot shields moved in to separate the two groups, and tear gas was used to clear the area.
A statement released by the FA on Friday afternoon read: "We are really disappointed by the scenes of disorder in Marseille yesterday evening and condemn such behaviour. It is in the hands of the authorities to identify those involved and deal with them appropriately.
"The FA urges supporters who are travelling to Marseille to act in a respectful manner and enjoy the match against Russia."
An earlier statement by the National Police Chiefs' Council said England fans had been well behaved before being approached by a number of local fans.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Roberts said: "England supporters had been in Marseille yesterday without issue.
"At around midnight, there was a short confrontation where a group of approximately 70 local youths approached a pub where England fans had congregated. This was quickly dealt with by French police and one English supporter was arrested. We are aware of no further incidents overnight.
"English police officers continue to work closely with their French colleagues in Marseille and will identify supporters who misbehave with a view to seek banning orders on their return to the UK."
Sky Sports News HQ reporter Gary Cotterill is in Marseille and said all was calm on Friday morning while also suggesting there may have been local involvement in the trouble.
"We saw a sign that hardcore Marseille fans might have been involved and might have been the cause of these scenes," he said. "We saw stickers put there by their ultras warning that this is a Marseille fan zone and to beware, so signs that perhaps it wasn't all the fault of England fans."
UEFA has appealed to fans to "behave respectfully" during the tournament.
"UEFA regrets the skirmishes that occurred in Marseille yesterday", said a spokesman. "We are confident that the safety of travelling fans will be ensured by the local authorities which are responsible for order in the city.
"We make an appeal to all fans to behave respectfully throughout the tournament."
Meanwhile, James Shayler, one of the country's most notorious football hooligans, has had his passport seized by police ahead of the European championships.
Shayler was jailed for two months at World Cup '98 after leading an attack on police officers, which led to him being dubbed "the Pig of Marseilles" by the French media.
Last month, he reportedly made abusive remarks, threatening to carry out violence at the tournament.
