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Police Enter Newell's Grounds During Central Title Celebrations, 13 Detained

Newell's announced legal action to contest officers' entry into club property, signaling scrutiny of crowd‑control tactics

Overview

  • A violent exchange between rival supporters began after Rosario Central's mass celebrations and moved to the area around the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa, prompting a police response Tuesday night.
  • Police Brigada Motorizada units said they were met with stones, used rubber bullets to disperse groups and then entered Newell's premises after some involved people sought refuge inside.
  • The operation ended with 13 men detained and a police case opened by Comisaría 5ª on charges including disturbances, property damage, and resistance to authority.
  • Newell's issued a forceful public statement rejecting responsibility for the unrest, condemning the police intervention inside club grounds, and announcing it will pursue the matter in court.
  • The episode has raised questions about planning and proportionality for security at large sporting celebrations in Rosario and could prompt judicial and administrative reviews of police crowd‑control practices.