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Amsterdam disorder: Six Celtic fans in Dutch court Amsterdam disorder: Five Celtic fans guilty of using violence
(about 7 hours later)
Six Celtic fans are appearing in court in Amsterdam over trouble in the Dutch capital before their team's Champions League game with Ajax. Five Celtic fans have been found guilty of using violence against Dutch police ahead of the club's game against Ajax.
The men are charged with acts of violence against police officers in a public space on 6 November. At a court in Amsterdam, two men were sentenced to two months in jail, two others to six weeks in prison and the fifth was jailed for a month.
Their lawyer said police used unlawful violence and undercover officers did not properly identify themselves. They have also been ordered to pay compensation of between 250 and 500 euros. A sixth fan was acquitted.
The prosecutor said beer cans and bottles were thrown and police used force when the accused resisted arrest. The judge said police had used force in dealing with the riot on 6 November, but it had not been excessive.
He said the men should have left Dam Square when trouble erupted, but instead they reacted by using violence.
The men had denied the charges against them.
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.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''Fighting for life'
One told the court the police acted in a heavy-handed way.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.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.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.
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.
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.
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.
Fans complaints
"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.
"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.
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. Some 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.