Arsenal vs Cologne delayed by an HOUR as German fans try to storm Emirates turnstiles
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ARSENAL'S Europa League clash with Cologne was delayed by an hour amid chaotic scenes at the Emirates.
Ticketless fans from the German side attempted storm the turnstiles at the ground leading to safety fears.
Police were forced to draw their batons with reports that one Cologne fan was spotted bleeding from the head.
Chaos continued inside the stadium with reports that fighting broke out in the away end.
Police dogs had to be deployed as violence amongst Cologne fans continued to spread.
Arsenal fans waiting outside the ground were left with no answers from stewards or police.
One fan took to Twitter to write: "Arsenal, why tell us to get here for 7 if your not even going to open the gates!"
There were a growing number of frustrated supporters gathering as police blocked off the concourse outside turnstile J.
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Cologne had only been given a ticket allocation of 2,900.
But around 20,000 fans from the Bundesliga side descended onto London’s Oxford Street earlier this afternoon causing chaos as Britain’s busiest shopping street came to a standstill.
Police tried to keep the situation under control but bottles were being thrown and flares were being lit.
There were also reports of brawls breaking out around London’s West End — and some fans were even seen throwing punches on Wardour Street in Soho.
Many had their faces covered as they chanted songs and let off red smoke bombs.
Police officers had to escort them away from shoppers and tourists.