The officers were injured when the Mobile Unit had to intervene on the north side of the Johan Cruijff Arena. Things were also grim on the south side for a short time, when a group of delayed Ajax supporters threw chairs and heavy fireworks at the riot police. ‘Appropriate medical and mental aftercare’ has been arranged for all officers, according to the police, who speak of an ‘unacceptable situation’.
The police arrested a total of twenty people around the match. Twelve fans of Olympique Marseille were arrested earlier on Thursday in the city center of Amsterdam, six of them for carrying a stabbing or striking weapon. Later, Ajax fans were also arrested for a violation of the General Local Ordinance (APV), such as gathering.
The police have not ruled out more arrests. The police are currently investigating the people responsible for the officers’ injuries. “The police do not accept any form of physical or verbal violence against police personnel and are doing everything they can to track down those responsible. If people have access to footage showing that criminal offenses are being committed by supporters towards police officers, the criminal investigation department would like to receive it,” the police said.
The Amsterdam team’s home match ended in a draw: 3-3. The Classic awaits in Amsterdam on Sunday against national champion Feyenoord, which is six points above the Amsterdam team. Arne Slot’s team did play one more match.