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Hallescher FC Condemns Violence at Chemie Leipzig Match as Police Open Probes

Police opened investigations after pyrotechnics and clashes at the scoreless match.

Overview

  • Officers reported three injured people, including one who required hospital treatment.
  • Police in Halle launched cases for nine counts of bodily harm, four instances of property damage and one alleged attack on enforcement officers.
  • A deployment of 480 police managed post-match scuffles and prevented home supporters from reaching the guest sector.
  • Hallescher FC pledged a coordinated review with security authorities, the stadium operator and service providers to identify responsibility and preventive measures.
  • Authorities said fan travel largely passed without major incidents despite isolated confrontations in the city after the final whistle.