Four United fans jailed for Roma violence

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According to public prosecutor Katia Summaria, the fans were part of a 70-strong band of hooligans that English police warned their Italian counterparts about before the game on December 12.

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Armed with rocks and missiles, the group confronted Roma fans outside the stadium, according to the ANSA news agency.

Italian Police officers in riot gear on patrol outside the Olympic stadium after clashes broke out between AS Roma and Manchester United supporters

Five United fans and one Roma supporter were stabbed during trouble before the match. Clashes between United fans and police also marred April's Champions League match between the two teams in the Italian capital.

A British Embassy spokesman in Rome said that Kyle Dillon, 23, and Richard Wimmer, 39, had both been sentenced to two years and six months in prison.

Nicholas Lucas, 18, and Michael Burk, 35, were both jailed for two years and five months, he said.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw.