Naples on fire as football hooligans clash with policeNaples on fire as football hooligans clash with police

Naples was under siege as police battled football hooligans ahead of Napoli's Champions League tie with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Cars were set alight and police officers attacked with reports claiming Frankfurt fans were tearing up the city.

There were reports that thugs from Atalanta travelled to the city to join in the mayhem.

Footage appeared to show supporters attacking police.

In response 800 cops were deployed on the street while firefighters tackled the blazes that erupted.

Masked assailants were seen throwing chairs at vans and officers.

There were also reports of Frankfurt's team bus being targeted with missiles as it arrived for the match, which saw Napoli win 3-0 to progress in the Champions League.

Naples on fire as football hooligans clash with policeNaples on fire as football hooligans clash with police