Celtic fans. Fifteen men who travelled to Glasgow for Ajax’s Europa League clash against the Hoops have been accused of causing “violence on an industrial scale” in the city.
The Crown Office in Edinburgh gave up on prosecuting the gang, deciding that by passing the case to prosecutors in Amsterdam they had a greater chance of securing convictions.
Trials will begin in the Dutch capital’s district court tomorrow. But no witnesses from Scotland have been called to provide testimony, either in person or by video link.
Prosecutors say that in taking forward charges of “public violence against persons and goods” they will rely on statements made to Police Scotland.About 40 thugs wearing masks and balaclavas brought mayhem to the east end of.
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