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Amsterdam disorder: Six Celtic fans due in Dutch court Amsterdam disorder: Six Celtic fans in Dutch court
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Six Celtic fans are due to appear in court in Amsterdam over trouble in the Dutch capital before their team's Champions League game with Ajax. Six Celtic fans are appearing in court in Amsterdam over trouble in the Dutch capital before their team's Champions League game with Ajax.
The men are charged with acts of violence against police officers in a public space on 6 November.The men are charged with acts of violence against police officers in a public space on 6 November.
Their lawyer said police used unlawful violence and undercover officers did not properly identify themselves.
The prosecutor said beer cans and bottles were thrown and police used force when the accused resisted arrest.
During the hearing at Amsterdam District Court on Thursday, the fans on trial said they believed they were being attacked by hooligans when they were arrested by undercover police officers.
'Fighting for life'
One told the court the police acted in a heavy-handed way.
Another, 23-year-old Damian Dobbin, said six or seven police came from nowhere and used terrible violence.
He said he believed he was fighting for his life.
All six fans deny the charges against them.
Dutch Police said eight undercover officers were injured during violent clashes in the city centre.Dutch Police said eight undercover officers were injured during violent clashes in the city centre.
Many Celtic fans have since said they were attacked and have accused Dutch Police of heavy-handed tactics.
During the disorder, police made 44 arrests. Of the 28 Celtic supporters held, 22 were freed - 10 without charge and 12 after paying fines.During the disorder, police made 44 arrests. Of the 28 Celtic supporters held, 22 were freed - 10 without charge and 12 after paying fines.
Fans in custody
It is understood that the fines paid were up to 500 euros.It is understood that the fines paid were up to 500 euros.
Of the six remaining Celtic supporters held, two have been in custody since their arrest.Of the six remaining Celtic supporters held, two have been in custody since their arrest.
They are expected to appear at Amsterdam District Court on Thursday with the four other fans who were released. Dutch lawyer Christian Visser, who is representing the fans in courts, said beforehand that he would be highlighting police "violence" against Celtic supporters in Amsterdam.
The Dutch authorities have only released the first name and first initial of the surname of those charged with a crime. Fans complaints
The six Celtic fans were named as Thomas K, aged 30, Damian D, 23, Jozef M, 20, Paidrag M, 28, Andrew V, 21, and 49-year-old John Q.
Dutch lawyer Christian Visser, who is representing some of the fans in courts, said he would be highlighting police "violence" against Celtic supporters in Amsterdam.
'Beaten up'
"There have been many complaints from Celtic fans," he said."There have been many complaints from Celtic fans," he said.
"There has also been footage and pictures from people that said they were beaten up without a reason and I will use that because some of the arrests weren't filmed and the other fans claim they were beaten up as well by the police."There has also been footage and pictures from people that said they were beaten up without a reason and I will use that because some of the arrests weren't filmed and the other fans claim they were beaten up as well by the police.
"Maybe I can't prove that case but I can say 'look how much violence the police used on the fans, so it's likely they used it on this person as well'.""Maybe I can't prove that case but I can say 'look how much violence the police used on the fans, so it's likely they used it on this person as well'."
Dutch Police said eight officers were hurt after being attacked with bottles and sticks by Celtic fans.Dutch Police said eight officers were hurt after being attacked with bottles and sticks by Celtic fans.
Some of the disorder was said by police to have been sparked by Dutch fans getting hold of a flag which Celtic supporters had.Some of the disorder was said by police to have been sparked by Dutch fans getting hold of a flag which Celtic supporters had.
Celtic Football Club said there was "no excuse for any form of violent conduct" but stressed that many fans had been "subjected to a high degree of provocation".Celtic Football Club said there was "no excuse for any form of violent conduct" but stressed that many fans had been "subjected to a high degree of provocation".
The club has launched its own investigation into the disorder.The club has launched its own investigation into the disorder.
Celtic fans have also been collating footage, images and personal accounts, which they say support the view that undercover police attacked them and used heavy-handed tactics.Celtic fans have also been collating footage, images and personal accounts, which they say support the view that undercover police attacked them and used heavy-handed tactics.