England Fans Could Face Euro 2004 Riot Charge

Three England football fans deported from Portugal during the Euro 2004 championships have been ordered to return to face charges of rioting.

The charges date back to June 2004 when some 400 England fans clashed with police in the holiday resort of Albufeira on Portugal's Algarve.

Richard Freeman (L) and Lewis Andrews deny being involved in the clashes

Mounted officers and riot police with dogs moved in after a local bar was pelted with chairs, bottles and tables in a night of disturbances that left several police officers and fans injured.

Several dozen England fans were arrested and deported after summary court hearings.

After arriving back in the UK they were told by British police that no further action would be taken.

But Portuguese authorities have now named them as arguidos - or suspects - and ordered them to return to stand trial on charges of rioting. If convicted they could face up to five years in prison.

Garry Mann was extradited to Portugal and imprisoned

Berkshire builder Richard Freeman claims he was beaten by Portuguese police and held in custody for three days before being deported.

He denies being involved in the disturbances and said he was shocked and scared when Sky News told him he had been summoned.

He said: "It's the first I've heard of it. After all this time, it's a farce. I've no idea what to do. If I go back what chance have I got of a fair trial? If I don't go, they might extradite me."

Newly-wed Lewis Andrews, from Oxfordshire, is another wanted suspect. He said: "I'm not going to court because they might arrest me again.

Several dozen England fans were arrested during the tournament

"I was just walking back to my hotel doing nothing when police attacked me with batons. Why are they bringing this up now, after 10 years?"

Some 21 other England fans were considered for belated prosecution, but because of the time delay they are unlikely to be returned. Prosecutors say they have until December to prosecute the other three.

Kent fireman Garry Mann was arrested during the clashes and convicted after a brief trial. Six years after he was deported he was extradited to Portugal and imprisoned.

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