FAN ATTACK
Arsenal fans attacked in Lens with one left ‘lying in street’ ahead of Champions League game as UK cops launch probe
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SEVERAL Arsenal fans were reportedly attacked and injured ahead of the Champions League clash in France.
The incident is said to have occurred just before kick off in Lens and left one fan ";lying in the street".
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It's understood British football support officers are working with French police as they investigate the attack.
At least one fan reportedly needed medical attention at the scene, Sky News reports.
It's unclear whether any Arsenal supporters were taken to hospital.
French cops had earlier classed the Champions League game as "high-risk".
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Nearly 1,800 Arsenal fans were expected to make the trip to Lens for Tuesday night’s match.
“Adapted security measures have been put in place for the match," the Pas-de-Calais Prefecture said before the game.
"Particular attention will be paid to gatherings in the town centre, as well as their trips in town and all the way to the stadium."
Arsenal suffered a shock defeat as Lens ran out 2-1 winners.
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Gabriel Jesus gave the Gunners the lead inside 14 minutes with a stunning finish.
Lens equalised minutes later through Adrien Thomasson's emphatic strike to beat David Raya.
Elye Wahi scored the winner on the night as Arsenal lost their first game of the season in France.
In worse news for the Gunners, Bukayo Saka went off injured making him a huge doubt for Sunday's clash against Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
It was the first time Lens have competed in a European competition in 20 years.
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