The families of the West Ham United players were among the travelling supporters who were attacked by AZ Alkmaar fans at the end of their European semi-final on Thursday night.

West Ham players attempted to join the fray after the final whistle, as the AZ supporters stormed the section of the ground in which the travelling friends and families were seated.

In frightening scenes after the match, which had been won by a stoppage-time strike by West Ham’s Pablo Fornals, terrified children were seen fleeing across the seats in an attempt to avoid the unfolding brawl.

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