Hooligan battle suspects charged in Poland

Twenty-three people have been charged in Poland with involvement in organised fights between football hooligans, according to police.The individuals are alleged to have been involved in so-called "ustawki" -- pre-arranged brawls -- between fans of third division Resovia Rzeszow and fifth-tier neighbours Wisloka Debica, said Pawel Miedlar, police spokesman for southeast Poland.The suspects, who could face three years in prison if found guilty, are suspected of having taken part in a pitched battle near Debica in November 2009.They have meanwhile been banned from attending football matches, must check in regularly with the police and must not leave the country.

Source: AFP