Euros violence breaks out just hours before England's clash with Serbia: Three Lions fans fight hooligans in German city

Clashes are breaking out between England and Serbia fans in Germany ahead of the teams' opening match of the Euros later today.

Riot police have clashed with supporters outside a bar in Gelsenkirchen as violence boiled over for the first time this afternoon.

Officers moved in after trouble erupted between England and Serbian fans outside a restaurant just after 3.30pm.

Tables, chairs and bottles appeared to have been hurled between two groups of fans.

It was not immediately clear what sparked the disorder but one man - believed to be English - was seen being led away with blood streaming down his face.

German police officers grapple with a fan after violence broke out ahead of a match between the Three Lions and Serbia

German police officers grapple with a fan after violence broke out ahead of a match between the Three Lions and Serbia

A football fan is seen covered in blood following an altercation between England and Serbia fans on Sunday

A football fan is seen covered in blood following an altercation between England and Serbia fans on Sunday

Fans could be seen throwing furniture at one another, leaving several with blood pouring down their faces

Fans could be seen throwing furniture at one another, leaving several with blood pouring down their faces

Police officers break up a fight in Gelsenkirchen earlier this afternoon after spotting a fan being beaten on the ground

Police officers break up a fight in Gelsenkirchen earlier this afternoon after spotting a fan being beaten on the ground

Police officers in riot gear gathered as tensions rose between the England and Serbia fans

Police officers in riot gear gathered as tensions rose between the England and Serbia fans

Rival groups of fans were seen throwing chairs and tables at one another in the city of Gelsenkirchen

Rival groups of fans were seen throwing chairs and tables at one another in the city of Gelsenkirchen

An eyewitness told MailOnline: 'There was a sudden burst of violence. It came out of nowhere.

'It was unclear who started what. But to me it seemed liked a group of England fans rushed the bar where Serbs were drinking and it all kicked off with tables, chairs and bottles thrown.

'One man had blood pouring from a head wound - he was English I believe.'

In videos on social media, glass could be heard being smashed as police ran down a street in the centre of town.

One clip showed several dozen fans throwing restaurant chairs and tables at one another before one group fled with the other giving chase.

Police officers joined the chase and broke up altercations which left several fans with blood pouring from their faces.

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