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Police Record 223 Identities in Berlin S‑Bahn Sweep Before Union–HSV Match

Police cited suspected assault, with camera masking also alleged, prompting a train stop that delayed arrivals at the Alte Försterei.

Overview

  • The Bundespolizei stopped an S‑Bahn at Jannowitzbrücke, documented the personal details of 223 people, filed multiple administrative and criminal notices, and secured seized items as evidence.
  • Authorities reported an assault on a 27-year-old HSV supporter, with a scarf and bag allegedly stolen from the victim.
  • Police said onboard security cameras were covered and protective and masking items were thrown from the train, several of which were recovered.
  • Parts of Berlin’s inner-city S‑Bahn service were briefly halted, and the controlled group of Union supporters was escorted to the stadium about 15–20 minutes after kickoff.
  • The delayed entry muted early stadium noise, with the HSV away block unusually quiet before organized support resumed, followed by a second-half choreography, a banner criticizing the late Sunday kickoff, and later pyrotechnics.