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At least three officers have been injured during clashes outside Villa Park
By Maisie Olah
BBC News, West Midlands
At least three police officers have been injured during disorder ahead of Aston Villa's game with Legia Warsaw in Birmingham.
Villa are hosting the Polish side in their Europa Conference League tie.
West Midlands Police said fans of the Polish side were not being allowed into the stadium after objects were thrown at officers.
The force is urged people to avoid Witton Lane if possible.
Aston Villa said supporters who had tickets for R block had to access the stadium via the Upper North (T Block turnstiles) and were directed by AVFC Staff.
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Image caption,Riot police were outside Villa after missiles were launched at officers
Earlier Legia hit out at Villa publicly for what they described as restrictions on the number of tickets for away fans.
Witnesses on X, formerly known as Twitter, said they had seen several people be arrested outside the stadium and areas of Villa Park had been damaged with various items being thrown.
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Image caption,West Midlands Police said away fans had not been allowed into the stadium
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