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Visma-Lease a Bike reports an aggressive incident involving two intoxicated spectators during stage 4 of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali. The fans targeted team staff while they were in the race vehicle. Footage shows one spectator jumping onto the car's roof while the other punches the driver’s-side window. The team claims one attempted to remove a bike from the roof. CEO Richard Plugge emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, stating it endangered their colleagues. Immediate reports were made to local authorities and race organizers. Fortunately, no equipment was stolen or damaged, and the staff members are safe, though understandably shaken. Axel Laurance of Ineos Grenadiers clinches victory in the 159.6km stage, reclaiming the overall race lead.
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