What we know about violence involving football fans in Amsterdam

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In Amsterdam, 62 individuals were taken into custody following a night of unrest that occurred on Thursday.

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The unrest occurred on the same day that Ajax played against the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League.

Sky News has confirmed the authenticity of the video below, which illustrates the sequence of events.

On Thursday morning, a video was shared on social media featuring three men removing a Palestinian flag from a residential building located somewhere in the city.

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Two men in tracksuits hoist the third man up so he can take down whatever is stuck in the window, while someone in the background is cheering them on.

At some point on the day prior to the match, another video surfaced that depicted men being assaulted and pursued at a tram station. Sky News has pinpointed the location of this footage to the downtown area.

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One man seems to be dressed in a classic keffiyeh scarf and is visible as he pursues several other men.

A voice can be heard yelling "Forget Israel" in English, followed by a woman who exclaims, "Hey, cut it out!"

The video was posted with a Hebrew caption that said: "See and enjoy as 6 Zionists are driven away. Support a free Palestine."

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Video taken from the stands at the Cruyff Arena reveals Israeli fans declining to participate in a moment of silence for the victims of Valencia's recent flooding before the match started at 9pm local time (8pm UK). In the background, chanting is audible.

The individual who shared the video alleged that "illegal fireworks" were also let off, suggesting that the protest stemmed from Spain's decision to cancel an arms contract with an Israeli firm.

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Following the match, which concluded around 11 PM local time, a significant number of Maccabi supporters were guided to the Metro at Amsterdam Centraal station, located about five and a half miles from the stadium.

As officers direct them down the escalators, videos capture them chanting songs that are critical of Arabs.

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On Thursday evening, there was a demonstration in support of Palestine on the outskirts of the city.

Sky News has pinpointed social media videos to the Biklmermeer area, which is located approximately five miles south of the city center.

People are observed holding Palestinian flags and lighting flares.

Another video from Thursday night captures a group of men fleeing down a side street in the heart of the city.

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The men who are being singled out seem frightened and can be heard yelling as an unseen person hits them.

A man can be observed on the ground, continuously yelling, "I’m not Jewish!"

A second Palestinian flag was removed from a building in a video that Sky News has traced to downtown, taken on Thursday evening.

A large crowd can be seen gathered below, chanting phrases like "Ole, Ole" and shouting expletives.

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Two videos posted on social media capture a brawl taking place close to Centraal station on Thursday night.

In both videos, a substantial crowd of men in hoods and black clothing can be seen sprinting down a major street. They then proceed to stop vehicles and randomly attack individuals.

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