Opposing fans launched missiles, threw punches, and whipped each other with belts in a violent clash after a Europa League match

• Napoli and Leicester City fans were engaged in violent clashes after a Europa League match on Thursday.
• Supporters threw punches and kicks while some were seen using belts as weapons.
• Leicester Live reports that at least 12 arrests have been made following the violence.

Napoli and Leicester City soccer fans launched missiles, threw punches, and whipped each other with belts in a violent clash at the King Power Stadium on Thursday.

Tempers flared after the two sides drew 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League, which saw Leicester's Wilfried Ndidi sent off the final moments.

Masked Napoli supporters were seen fighting with police officers, who were trying to prevent them crossing a barrier between them, and the home section.

Those who did manage to cross were seen hitting Leicester fans with belts, who fought back with kicks and punches of their own.

Supporters from both sides also threw plastic bottles and other missiles at each other.

Leicester put out a call on its stadium tannoy system asking all home fans to "respect your club" and leave while police attempted to contain the visiting fans.

The two sets of fans had also clashed before the match.

A video posted on social media appeared to show a group of Napoli ultras charging at others outside a local university, again using their belts as weapons, while one person was seen throwing a chair.

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Leicester Live reports that at least 12 arrests have been made following Thursday's violent scenes.

"All the excitement for Europe spoilt once again by the minority. CCTV will be viewed and those responsible will be held to account," said Leicester Police in a tweet, per Leicester Live.

"Behaviour by some was a disgrace. Well done and thank you to those who didn't get involved. Twelve arrests so far and counting."