Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Four Detained After Attack on Erzgebirge Aue Fans in Aachen

Police report four detentions following attacks seen in widely shared videos.

Overview

  • Masked groups blocked a roadway after the match and smashed windows, with police describing a targeted assault on two vehicles carrying visiting supporters.
  • Four occupants suffered minor injuries from glass, and no serious injuries were reported.
  • A BSG Wismut Aue minibus sustained significant damage, with the club estimating repair costs at roughly €6,000 to €8,000.
  • Alemannia Aachen condemned the perpetrators and pledged full cooperation with authorities, and Erzgebirge Aue denounced the violence in a separate statement.
  • Investigators are seeking witness footage and evidence as inquiries continue, and the incident follows a similar attack on Aue fans reported two weeks earlier.