Fluminense v Flamengo: chaos in Rio before Copa do Brasil final | OneFootball

The atmosphere surrounding the derby between Fluminense and Flamengo was marked by episodes of violence in Rio de Janeiro. Hours before the final of the Campeonato Carioca, 37 people were taken to the police station after the Military Police set up a perimeter around the entrance to Morro Azul, in Laranjeiras.

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According to “Ge”, the Military Police were called after an initial disturbance near Fluminense’s headquarters in Laranjeiras. Vehicles carrying fans with the intention of causing fights headed to the location. Officers found individuals armed with sticks and stones on Rua Paulo VI. They were taken to the 9th Police Precinct (Catete).

There was also a disturbance in Baixada Fluminense. The Press Office of the State Secretariat of Military Police reported that officers from the 21st BPM command (São João de Meriti) were called to prevent a brawl involving Flamengo and Fluminense organized fan groups on Rua da Matriz, in front of Vila Rosali Cemetery, in São João de Meriti.

According to “G1”, a police officer was assaulted while trying to contain the disturbance. The Military Police also reported that it was necessary to use control and dispersal measures to stop the aggression and restore order. Policing was reinforced in the area.

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