"We will be formally raising our concerns with UEFA, Olympique de Marseille and French police in relation to the unacceptable treatment of our supporters by police at Stade Vélodrome following Tuesday's UEFA Champions League fixture. Following the final whistle, our supporters were required to remain in the stadium for a period of up to one hour on the instruction of local authorities to ensure their safety when leaving the stadium."
"Newcastle's fans were held back in the Velodrome after the conclusion of the game to be escorted by police to the Metro station for onward travel to the designated away fan park at Place de la Joilette. However, the club says that, following the release of the first group of 500 supporters, police used "unnecessary and disproportionate force" to halt the progress of the remainder of the Newcastle fans."
Newcastle United will raise concerns with UEFA, Olympique de Marseille and French police after supporters experienced alleged unacceptable treatment and use of force following the Champions League match at the Stade Vélodrome. Fans were held in the stadium for up to an hour before being escorted toward the Metro and an away fan park. After the first group of 500 left, police reportedly used "unnecessary and disproportionate force" against remaining supporters, resulting in crushing in the upper concourse and increasing distress. Newcastle lost 2-1 to Marseille but remain on course to qualify with nine points from five group games.
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