Police car is set on fire as Lazio fans clash with authorities before Coppa Italia final and supporters throw missiles in chaotic scenes Lazio fans clashed with police and two policemen went to hospital They had to be treated for smoke inhalation and one had injury to his ear Some supporters threw bottles, stones and other objects at security forces One car was set on fire, two others also damaged while five fans were arrested
By Associated Press Reporter
Published: 23:51 BST, 15 May 2019 | Updated: 00:09 BST, 16 May 2019
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A police car was set on fire as Lazio fans clashed with the local authorities near the Stadio Olimpico before the Coppa Italia final.
Italian national news agency Ansa reported that the two policemen who were in the car at the time have been taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, while one also had an injury to his ear.
Lazio fans also threw bottles, stones and other objects. Police responded with water cannons