Dutch police have drawn up an initial assessment of the evening of clashes after a Europa League match where Israeli supporters were targeted.
Police said Friday morning that they had made 62 arrests overnight during clashes after a Europa League match Thursday evening between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv (5-0), leaving at least five injured.
“So far it is known that five people were taken to hospital and 62 people were arrested,” Amsterdam police said on X.
Several reports about last night’s events in Amsterdam are circulating on social media. The police have launched a major investigation into multiple violent incidents. So far, it is known that five people have been taken to the hospital and 62 individuals have been arrested. The…
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Dutch police also confirmed that they were “aware of information regarding a possible hostage-taking and missing persons” but said they had “currently no confirmation that this actually took place.” “This aspect is under investigation.”
Furthermore, the new head of Israeli diplomacy, Gideon Saar, will shortly go to Amsterdam for an “urgent diplomatic visit” after the clashes on the sidelines of the matc, his services announced on Friday.
“In light of the serious events, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will soon leave for an urgent diplomatic visit to the Netherlands,” the ministry said in a statement.
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