Celtic fans 'ambushed' by Lazio supporters after bus breaks down

A number of Celtic fans have been ambushed by Lazio supporters after their Europa League clash, according to reports online.

The Evening Times reports that around 20 people, thought to be Lazio fans, gave chase after a shuttle bus carrying Celtic supporters from the stadium broken down.

Reports on social media suggest those on board the bus were told to walk after the breakdown, where they were then ambushed by Lazio fans.

A BBC reporter on the scene said it is unclear if there are any serious injuries.

Eyewitness Michael McFarlane wrote online: "Our shuttle bus broke down 1km from the stadium.

A number of #Celtic fans attacked following their club’s 2-1 victory over Lazio here in Rome. One group of fans ambushed after shuttle bus from stadium broke down. Unclear if any serious injuries.

"Driver chucked us out, meaning we had to walk through the Lazio neighbourhood.

"About 20 Lazio fans sprinted from the dark and ambushed the group at the river. Got away safe, not sure about others."

Two of the 8,000 Celtic supporters who travelled to Rome had been stabbed on Wednesday night and security was tight in and around the stadium.