United taking fans' Marseille policing complaints to Uefa

NEWCASTLE United have confirmed they will be raising concerns with Uefa, Olympique de Marseille and French police in relation to the 'unacceptable treatment' of the club's supporters by French police at this week's game at the Stade Velodrome.

- By SEAN MCCORMICK

United fans at the game against Marseille

Numerous complaints were made and footage shared on social media about the way fans were treated in the aftermath of United's 2-1 defeat on Tuesday evening.

Newcastle believe 'unnecessary and disproportionate force' towards fans and have said their supporters looked 'visibly distressed' as the threat of 'crushing' became apparent.

In a strongly-worded statement, Newcastle confirmed they will raise their concerns with the three parties and have encouraged any supporters affected by the incident to get in touch.

"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 Velodrome following Tuesday's Uefa Champions League fixture.