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A police officer was killed Friday as fans rioted at an Italian soccer game between Catania and Palermo, leading to the cancellation of all soccer matches in Italy's top two divisions on the weekend.
Fans clash with police outside Catania's Angelo Massimino stadium after the soccer match between Palermo and Catania, in Sicily, Friday.
(SkyTG24/Associated Press) The trouble started in the 58th minute of the game between the Sicilian rivals when the contest was temporarily suspended after tear gas, used by police to halt rioting outside Catania's Angelo Massimino stadium, drifted inside and filled the stadium.
The 38-year-old officer died after a homemade explosive device was thrown inside his vehicle, police said.
Another policeman was in critical condition, and police said dozens of people with lesser injuries were taken to local hospitals.
The game resumed after a lengthy delay and Palermo went on to win 2-1.
(SkyTG24/Associated Press)
The 38-year-old officer died after a homemade explosive device was thrown inside his vehicle, police said.
Another policeman was in critical condition, and police said dozens of people with lesser injuries were taken to local hospitals.
The game resumed after a lengthy delay and Palermo went on to win 2-1.