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Police Detain 10 After Fan Violence at AuerbachPlauen Oberliga Derby

Authorities say the case meets the threshold for a severe breach of the peace.

Overview

  • Police detained ten suspected men aged 16 to 49 and opened an investigation for severe breach of the peace.
  • At least four supporters were injured in confrontations during and after the 2–2 draw in Auerbach.
  • Property damage began during the visiting fans’ rail arrival with a broken fence at Auerbach train station.
  • Inside the ground, visiting supporters ignited pyrotechnics, and after full-time some Plauen fans climbed a fence before stewards pushed them back.
  • Around midnight, about 20 masked Plauen supporters allegedly attacked VfB Auerbach’s clubhouse, kicking in two glass panes and throwing bottles, causing roughly €500 in damage.