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United officials watched in shock as their 4,000-strong travelling support was attacked by riot police in the aftermath of Taddei's opening goal in AS Roma's 2-1 Champions League win.

A club statement read: "The disturbing scenes witnessed in the Stadio Olimpico last night shocked everyone at Old Trafford. In what the club views as a serious over-reaction, local police handed out indiscriminate beatings to United supporters. In those circumstances, neither Manchester United, nor AS Roma is able to call the police to account."

The statement continued: "As a result, the club warmly welcomes the government examination of the incidents and will collect witness statements from fans to submit to the Home Office.

"Supporters who attended the game and wish to submit their evidence should either write to: Roma Inquiry, Manchester United FC, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, M14 0RA or e-mail roma@manutd.co.uk"

Italy's football supremo defended the policemen on duty at the Stadio Olimpico.

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete, who was elected after the violence in Sicily that resulted in the death of a policeman in February, was not at Wednesday's match but praised the actions of the police in quelling the disturbances.

He said in a statement: "The English press speak of heavy handed police? We owe gratitude to our law enforcers and I don't believe those who try to make games safe can be crucified in this manner.

"I was not present at the Stadio Olimpico...but I will follow the matter closely."