Fighting before Dons' Europa tie

About 300 Aberdeen fans have travelled to Olomouc

Fighting broke out between rival fans ahead of Aberdeen's Europa League match in the Czech Republic.

Visiting supporters clashed with local Sigma Olomouc fans in Olomouc city centre. It was not immediately clear if arrests were made.

Aberdeen football club also confirmed that two female fans were attacked and robbed on Thursday afternoon.

Earlier, during the night, a local gang threw tear gas canisters at Aberdeen supporters at a bar.

Two arrests were made following that incident.

About 300 Dons fans are in the city for the match against Sigma Olomouc, which the Czech side lead 5-1.

There were minor skirmishes following the tear gas incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday at the Crack Irish Bar, which is owned by 43-year-old Graham Campsie, from Edinburgh.

A spokesman for Aberdeen FC said: "I've spoken to a number of the guys who were in the pub at the time and they all got a hell of a fright.

"But other than the effects of the gas itself, there was no damage, thankfully.

"There's never been any trouble in eight years Graham's been there and he was also quoted as saying that it was a brilliant night up until then, everybody was thoroughly enjoying themselves, with a good old sing song."

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