Marseille: The two England fans were among 35 people injured during three days of clashes in Marseille between England and Russia fans before their game last Saturday, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. One of the badly hurt fans, in his 50s, is reported to have been hit on the head with an iron bar. "We are still looking for those responsible for these events which are considered attempted murder," Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin said. Key points:35 people injured across three days of clashes, including two England fans One badly-hurt fan, in his 50s, hit with iron bar on the head Investigators say violence provoked largely by violent Russian supporters The announcement came as French and British authorities expressed relief that England victory over Wales in Lens passed without any serious spectator trouble. Photo: The clashes have left a number of fans injured and prompted attempted murder charges from French authorities. Mr Robin said the Marseille violence "was in large part provoked by particularly violent Russian supporters who wanted to show their supremacy over the English supporters." French riot police fired tear gas and baton charged beer-fuelled England fans in Lille on Wednesday night when they crossed with Russian, Wales and Slovak fans in the city. Investigators are studying security camera footage to track the attackers.
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