A court in the Netherlands has banned the Hells Angels biker club because of its culture of violence.<\/p>\n
The court in the city of Utrecht ruled that the group was a danger to public order and the rule of law.<\/p>\n
It referred to several violent clashes over the years with rival motor gangs, like the Bandidos.<\/p>\n
It is unclear whether the Hells Angels will appeal against the verdict. The group was founded in 1948, and now has thousands of members around the globe.<\/p>\n
In Wednesday’s ruling, the Utrecht court stated that “the violence is often so serious and causes so much social unrest that it can be considered in contravention of social order”.<\/p>\n
The court specifically referred to Hells Angels Holland and the global organisation to which it belonged.<\/p>\n
The verdict makes the Netherlands the first country to outlaw the entire club – and not just some of its local branches, known as chapters.<\/p>\n
The Hells Angels club was founded in California. Its members around the world are known for favouring Harley-Davidson bikes and wearing denim and leather.<\/p>\n
Source: bbc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"