Poland convicts 23 for soccer hooligan violence

By Vanessa Gera

Published June 14, 2012 11:48am ET

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Poland convicts 23 for soccer hooligan violence — Plainclothed police detain a Polish fan during the Euro 2012 soccer championship group a match between Poland and Russia in downtown Warsaw, Poland , Tuesday, June 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski) | Czarek Sokolowski

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Nearly two dozen hooligans have been convicted in fast-track trials for their role in violent clashes when Poland and Russia faced off in an emotionally charged European Championship match earlier this week, court officials said Thursday.

The trials in connection with Tuesday’s disturbances are meant to show that Poland is serious about its policy of zero tolerance for violence as it co-hosts Euro 2012 with Ukraine.

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