Battered Celtic fan left needing staples in head after 'unprovoked attack' from Spanish cops

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A Celtic fan was left needing staples and stitches to his head after he claims he was battered by Spanish police in an unprovoked attack.

Dave Moir, 33, had travelled to the country to watch his team take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. He was in the capital with his dad Derek, 63, and Derek's partner Jaz on Tuesday afternoon when the trio's holiday turned into a living nightmare.Dave, whose family are from Aberdeen, told how he and other supporters had gathered at O'Reilly's Irish Bar, to enjoy a few drinks.He said that fans were singing and "everything was good natured" - but explained the atmosphere soon turned violent after Spanish cops dressed in riot gear began to charge at the supporters before cornering them and lashing out with batons.Dave told the Record: "The police came out of nowhere and marched us into a corner.

There was no trouble at all prior to this. Everything that was taking place was good natured. But the cops were so controlling and heavy handed for no reason at all."There were lots of families there, women and young kids, it wasn't just a rowdy bunch of blokes.

We began shouting to the officers asking them 'Why, why?' and we put our hands up to show we meant no harm."We backed away as far as we could, but then they stormed at us and started beating us up."Dave attempted to escape the rammy, but was left covered in blood as he suffered three separate blows from one officer's baton - two to the back of his head and one to his forehead.