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New footage from Alkmaar shows West Ham midfielder Flynn Downes throwing punches at Dutch hooligans as they advanced towards families of Hammers stars

New footage has emerged showing West Ham midfielder Flynn Downes throwing punches after the Hammers' Europa Conference League semi-final win over AZ Alkmaar descended into utter carnage.

The Hammers secured a 1-0 win on the night after Pablo Fornals struck in injury time, taking them through to the final of the competition with a 3-1 win on aggregate.

However the historic result - which sees West Ham qualify for their first European final in 47 years - was marred by the abhorrent scenes that ensued afterwards.

A horde of violent Alkmaar fans, clad in all-black and hooded to hide their identities, forced their way into the away stands to trade blows with West Ham supporters at the final whistle.