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Police Investigate A1 Service-Area Brawl Between Como and Atalanta Ultras

Investigators review CCTV footage alongside testimonies, with possible stadium bans under evaluation.

Overview

  • Rival supporter groups clashed shortly before midnight at the Somaglia Autogrill on the A1 as they returned from away matches in Bologna and Parma.
  • Witnesses reported kicks, punches, belts, bottles and flares, sending tourists and families scrambling for shelter inside the bar and market.
  • Highway police and mobile units responded to 112 calls and dispersed the groups, and the Digos has opened an investigation.
  • No serious injuries were reported at the scene, though authorities indicated administrative measures such as Daspo could follow.
  • One outlet reported about 300 participants, while accounts of how the confrontation began remain disputed and under verification.