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full screen Several people were injured in the violence that broke out in connection with the match in Amsterdam on 7 November. Archive image. Photo: Intervision/AP/TT
Prosecutors are seeking two years in prison for a man suspected of punching and kicking Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam when violence broke out after a game on November 7.
The 22-year-old is one of five suspects in court on Wednesday, in connection with the violence after the match between Dutch Ajax and Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv. Five Israeli soccer supporters were injured.
According to the prosecution, the man played a “leading role” in the violence, “which had little to do with football”. The prosecutors are asking for six months in prison for another of the suspects.
The police are investigating at least 45 people in connection with the violence.
More suspects will appear in court at a later date.