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Riot police chase fans amid football crowd violence in France

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Riot police chased fans amid football crowd violence in France.

The game between Montpellier Herault and Saint-Etienne at Stade de la Mosson was halted on Sunday, March 16, after some supporters let off flares, causing a small fire.

Local reports said frustrated Montpellier fans, upset by their team's 2-0 deficit, threw smoke bombs onto the field. Referee Francois Letexier suspended the game in the 63rd minute as fumes engulfed the pitch.

Dramatic footage shows a group of fans running from the venue as authorities pursued them, with smoke visible in the background.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over fan violence in French football following a previous clash between Montpellier and Marseille.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has vowed to address stadium security concerns and is set to meet with football authorities.

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