Armed Gang Carried Out Mass Robbery As Germany Humiliate Brazil 7-1
Featured, Latest Headlines, News, Sports News Wednesday, July 9th, 2014
Riot police descended on Copacabana beach amid reports of gunfire as Brazil were demolished 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final Tuesday.
An armed gang carried out a ‘mass robbery’ on a bar in a fanpark where thousands were watching the match on a big screen, according to reports.
They ransacked the bar, firing shots into the air and stole bags and jewellery.
Terrified supporters fled the scene in panic as Brazilian riot police moved in.
Journalists reported ‘loud bangs’ which they believed to be gunfire.
Pictures emerged of several arrests and flags being burnt amid reports of fans fighting among themselevs.
Inside the stadium, fans were left in floods of tears as they watch their team humiliated.
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