Poland's role as Euro 2012 hosts under threat following mass brawl at cup game


Poland's role as co-host of Euro 2012 is under scrutiny after UEFA delegates fled a stadium they were inspecting for security when rioting erupted among supporters.

Police in Bydgoszcz used rubber bullets and water cannons as fans went on the rampage after Legia Warsaw beat Lech Poznan in a penalty shoot-out in the Polish Cup final on Tuesday.

Violence: Flares burn in the stands during the Polish Cup Final in Bydgoszcz

Violence: Flares burn in the stands during the Polish Cup Final in Bydgoszcz

Trouble: Hooligans invaded the pitch and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the stadium after Legia Warsaw won the game 5-4 on penalties

Trouble: Hooligans invaded the pitch and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the stadium after Legia Warsaw won the game 5-4 on penalties

Alarming: Legia Warsaw supporters invade the pitch after the final whistle as riot police frantically try to regain control

Alarming: Legia Warsaw supporters invade the pitch after the final whistle as riot police frantically try to regain control

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk promised a full inquiry and said teams could be made to play in empty stadiums as part of a crackdown on hooliganism.