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16/06/2004
32 fans arrested after more Euro disturbances
Portuguese police have arrested 32 England fans following a second night of violence in the resort town of Albufeira.
Mounted police were once again deployed to disperse bottle-throwing crowds of supporters. It is thought that the crowd numbered around 250 at the height of the incident.
On Monday, 12 England fans were detained for resisting arrest and public order offences after clashing with police. The defendants, who all deny the charges, appeared in court today. They have been given the option of accepting deportation or pressing for a full trial to contest the charges.
Speaking in the House of Commons today, the Prime Minister condemned the behaviour of some fans as "completely intolerable".
"The police should come down very heavily and make sure that those who engage in this disorder face heavy penalties," he added.
Uefa had warned that hooliganism from English fans would result in the national team being ejected from the tournament. However, the governing body currently considers any incident so far has been unfortunate and not evidence of an organised thuggish element.
(gmcg)
Mounted police were once again deployed to disperse bottle-throwing crowds of supporters. It is thought that the crowd numbered around 250 at the height of the incident.
On Monday, 12 England fans were detained for resisting arrest and public order offences after clashing with police. The defendants, who all deny the charges, appeared in court today. They have been given the option of accepting deportation or pressing for a full trial to contest the charges.
Speaking in the House of Commons today, the Prime Minister condemned the behaviour of some fans as "completely intolerable".
"The police should come down very heavily and make sure that those who engage in this disorder face heavy penalties," he added.
Uefa had warned that hooliganism from English fans would result in the national team being ejected from the tournament. However, the governing body currently considers any incident so far has been unfortunate and not evidence of an organised thuggish element.
(gmcg)
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A Portuguese judge has sentenced a 46-year-old England football fan to two years in prison for his part in a riot in the Algarve. Gary Mann, from Faversham in Kent, will be deported to serve the custodial sentence in an English jail. Ten other English fans arrested will also face deportation. One further England supporter was found not guilty.
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Photos published in football disorder inquiry
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01 April 2004
New police complaints body launched today
A new independent police complaints organisation has been launched today which is designed to "increase police and public confidence" in the accountability and integrity of the police service, the Home Office has said.
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A new independent police complaints organisation has been launched today which is designed to "increase police and public confidence" in the accountability and integrity of the police service, the Home Office has said.
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