Dutch supporters who allegedly went on the rampage before a match against Celtic are to face trial in the Netherlands – four years after fans were attacked in pubs.
Scots prosecutors passed responsibility for the case to their counterparts in Amsterdam.
It will be the first time a large number of people arrested in Scotland face trial in their home nation over crimes they have been accused of committing in this country.
Proceedings have started against 15 suspects – including one woman – who allegedly carried out assaults before a Europa League match at Celtic Park in November 2015, which Ajax won 2-1.
In what was seen as a highly unusual move, the Crown Office decided to pass the case to prosecutors in Holland.
Unlike in the UK, Dutch authorities have the power to prosecute citizens for an offence regardless of where it happened.
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The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service confirmed its questioning of suspects has concluded and a trial is planned later this year.
However, it is thought that investigators from either Police Scotland or the Crown Office will travel to Holland to appear before an examining judge.
Justice department spokesman Franklin Wattimena said: “All suspects have been questioned, the last one in January of this year.
“At the request of some lawyers, the examining judge will interview two Scottish reporting officers.
“The prosecutor will plan a pre-trial review this summer and hopefully we can go to trial at the end of the year.”
Despite advance warnings that Dutch troublemakers intended to cause havoc, up to 40 thugs wearing masks and balaclavas were able to launch a highly organised attack on four pubs popular with Celtic supporters.
Doormen pulled down shutters to protect terrified fans inside but staff and patrons of The Hoops Bar on Gallowgate suffered injuries.
Pub manager Neil O’Donnell was battered with an iron bar. When police eventually arrived, his attackers were still jumping on his head.
He needed plates inserted into his face by surgeons. His attackers were back in the Netherlands before they could be identified.
Neil, of Crookston, Glasgow, says he can no longer smile because of his injuries.
He said: “I’m delighted something is happening at last.
“I must admit I didn’t think anyone would ever face charges because the hooligans got out of the country that night. When the Crown Office passed the file to Dutch prosecutors, I thought that would be the end of it.
“It would be brilliant if someone is eventually found guilty and punished.”
He added: “The attack has changed my life and affected my confidence.
“I don’t open the bar so much now because I get anxious and apprehensive, and I won’t open the doors unless I’ve got security.”
It is unlikely any of the victims will be asked to attend the trial as there has been no suggestion any of them could identify the hooligans.
Police Scotland said it was not aware of any request for its officers to travel to Amsterdam.
