Bobby hooligan poster

Hooliganism already existed at the time of the Byzantine Empire. A well-known example is the Nica revolt. The trigger for this violent uprising in 532 at Constantinople was a chariot race. Emperor Justinian had the riot put down after several days, costing the lives of 30,000 people. And yet, the hooligan continues to riot. With the biggest fear these days being a Bobby bat on your neck.