Ligue 1: prison sought against Brest ultras for ambush on Lens supporters

Ten Brest ultras face up to six months in prison for attempting to ambush Lens supporters on a highway after a Ligue 1 match in April.

Ten Brest ultras aged 21 to 35 appeared before Brest criminal court on Monday charged with participation in an armed gathering. On 20 April 2025, around 50 masked ultras armed with baseball bats invaded the RN12 highway between Brest and Rennes and attempted to intercept vehicles carrying Lens supporters. The attack involved projectiles, iron bars smashing vehicle windows, and smoke bombs that caused panic; one person was injured by glass shards and a vehicle door was torn off.

The incident followed an earlier attack that day by Lens ultras against Brest supporters dining near a beach. The prosecutor's office requested sentences ranging from four months suspended to six months in prison, plus fines of €1,000 to €2,000 and three-year stadium bans. Two of the ten defendants face acquittal recommendations. Most defendants denied active participation, claiming they were merely present or attempting to stop the violence. The court will deliver its verdict on 11 January at 1:30 p.m.