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Football fans apparently supporting Ukraine during Euro 2016 were pictured on TV with swastika tattoos.

Shirtless supporters, pictured wearing hats and scarves donning the Ukrainian national team badge, were seen with the symbol across their chests.

The pictures were shown to viewers across the United Kingdom during coverage on ITV of Northern Ireland's win over the eastern European nation.

However, it is understood that the decision to show the supporters was not an editorial decision from ITV themselves.

Two men were clearly seen with swastikas tattooed on their bodies, while others were stood with the group baring their chests.

The swastika symbol is synonymous with fascism and particularly the Nazis from World War Two and is still widely considered as an offensive logo.

Supporters would have been wise to put their shirts back on during the second half of the match, however, as a downpour of giant hailstones halted proceedings.

The storm began around the 56th minute of the game with The Green Army leading 1-0 thanks to Gareth McAuley's second half header.

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And referee Pavel Kralovec took the decision to take both teams off for their own safety until it blew over at the Stade de Lyon.

The break lasted just under two minutes before the storm cleared and the players were able to take to the field again.

Northern Ireland went on to win the game 2-0, with Niall McGinn scoring late on, giving them a chance of qualification from Group C.

For Ukraine, their tournament will be over after their derby with Poland next week.