Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans
A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks has smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Ajax
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Your support makes all the difference.A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Ajax
The incident came a day after a similar blast damaged a bar in Rotterdam frequented by fans of rival club Feyenoord
Nobody was hurt in either of the blasts, which happened before the final meeting of the season between Ajax and Feyenoord on Sunday afternoon. No fans will be allowed at the match because of coronavirus lockdown measures.
Police in Amsterdam said they are investigating the incident at the Vak West cafe.
Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Amsterdam on Friday who is suspected of involvement in a series of similar blasts in Rotterdam including at two bars known as meeting places for Feyenoord fans. Police said in a tweet that they are still investigating the motive.
Ajax won the Dutch Eredivisie league last week for the 35th time.
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