Nine AZ supporters detained for riots in AFAS Stadium

The police have arrested eleven AZ supporters for riots in the AFAS Stadium. Nine of them are suspected of public violence. Several men are also suspected of vandalism and aggravated assault with premeditation. The other two men have been released.

After the broadcast of Discovery Requested last night four men reported themselves to the police station. They have all been arrested and are still in custody.

Before the broadcast, the police had already arrested seven people. Three of them had turned themselves in after being warned by the police that they would be recognizable on national television. The broadcast showed images of rioting supporters who had not reported. The men who are still detained come from the Alkmaar area and are between 30 and 50 years old.

Forty tips have been received. The tips include new images and names of people who were recognized. Police expect to arrest even more supporters.

After AZ’s elimination in the semi-finals of the Conference League last Thursday, supporters stormed the main stand of the AFAS Stadium. There they confronted fans of West Ham United from London. Friends and relatives of West Ham players were also in the stands.

It was not the first time that it was restless, at the match in England it was also hit a week before. Then AZ fans were attacked by West Ham fans as the AZ fans cheered for a goal.