""unnecessary and disproportionate force""
""Many supporters were visibly distressed, particularly in the upper concourse area of the away section, where crushing became apparent,""
""Our staff immediately addressed the matter with the police, however this had limited impact on their excessive tactics.""
""Fans leaving the stadium rightly shared their distress, frustration and anger with our staff, and we have subsequently received deeply concerning witness reports from supporters who were in attendance.""
Newcastle will raise formal concerns with UEFA, Marseille and French police over treatment of their supporters after the Champions League defeat at the Stade Velodrome. Officers reportedly used pepper spray, batons and shields, with numerous supporters indiscriminately assaulted. Travelling fans were held inside the stadium for up to an hour and were to be escorted in 500-person groups to the metro and mandatory meeting point. After the first group left, police allegedly used force to stop remaining fans, causing visible distress and crushing in the upper concourse. Club staff tried to intervene but reported limited impact on police tactics.
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