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| United fans want Italian apology | United fans want Italian apology |
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| Manchester United fans have demanded an apology from Italian police over the treatment they received in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico three weeks ago. | Manchester United fans have demanded an apology from Italian police over the treatment they received in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico three weeks ago. |
| Trouble flared when fans were charged and beaten by riot police trying to control violence. | |
| The demand comes as Greater Manchester Police prepare for United's Champion's League semi-final against AC Milan. | The demand comes as Greater Manchester Police prepare for United's Champion's League semi-final against AC Milan. |
| The Independent Manchester United Supporters Association (IMUSA) said those injured should be compensated. | The Independent Manchester United Supporters Association (IMUSA) said those injured should be compensated. |
| They have threatened to take legal action against Italian police. | They have threatened to take legal action against Italian police. |
| IMUSA spokesman Colin Hendrie said: "The authorities in Rome have already admitted too much force was used and confirmation Italian grounds will have stewards instead of police in charge just emphasises something went wrong. | IMUSA spokesman Colin Hendrie said: "The authorities in Rome have already admitted too much force was used and confirmation Italian grounds will have stewards instead of police in charge just emphasises something went wrong. |
| Police charged 16 people following the Rome tie | Police charged 16 people following the Rome tie |
| "Our supporters were struck with batons and sticks for no good reason. | "Our supporters were struck with batons and sticks for no good reason. |
| Those who were injured should be compensated financially and there should be a formal apology", he added, "we are prepared to take this matter to court in order to get them." | Those who were injured should be compensated financially and there should be a formal apology", he added, "we are prepared to take this matter to court in order to get them." |
| Violence also flared outside Old Trafford during the second leg of the tie against Roma, with 21 people arrested. | Violence also flared outside Old Trafford during the second leg of the tie against Roma, with 21 people arrested. |
| But Greater Manchester Police say they hope trouble will not detract from Tuesday's match against AC Milan. | But Greater Manchester Police say they hope trouble will not detract from Tuesday's match against AC Milan. |
| Officers from Manchester have travelled to Italy to talk to authorities about the two ties and to finalise policing strategy. | Officers from Manchester have travelled to Italy to talk to authorities about the two ties and to finalise policing strategy. |
| Ch Supt Janette McCormick of Greater Manchester Police, said: "We have liaised closely with both clubs in the run up to this game. | Ch Supt Janette McCormick of Greater Manchester Police, said: "We have liaised closely with both clubs in the run up to this game. |
| "Both clubs are extremely responsible organisations, and I am confident that they know that we all carry a responsibility to ensure the game passes off peacefully." | "Both clubs are extremely responsible organisations, and I am confident that they know that we all carry a responsibility to ensure the game passes off peacefully." |
| The teams will meet for the second leg at AC Milan's San Siro stadium on 2 May. | The teams will meet for the second leg at AC Milan's San Siro stadium on 2 May. |