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England fans attacked in Ukraine

ESPN staff
September 9, 2013

Three England supporters have been taken to hospital in Kiev after an alleged attack ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

Local reports suggest a group of travelling fans were targeted in a coffee shop by around 30 hooded Ukrainians armed with knives.

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We are aware of incidents in Kiev involving British nationals. We are providing consular assistance."

The two sides also met at Euro 2012, a tournament which Ukraine co-hosted, but there were no reports of trouble.

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