There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.

Israeli and Dutch politicians have denounced those attacks as antisemitic and recalled persecution of Jews during World War Two. Pro-Palestinian activists said the Maccabi supporters had armed themselves with sticks and rocks earlier in the day and shouted provocative anti-Arab chants.

Social media footage seemed to show police officers beating protesters who had been released after being taken away from the protest.