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Probe Underway After Suspected Prearranged Fan Brawl in Lustenau

Authorities have identified participants in the clash of rival supporters, pursuing a criminal inquiry into claims of a planned attack.

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Overview

  • Approximately 150 fans of TSV 1860 München, FC Augsburg and Austria Lustenau engaged in a mass brawl outside Austria Lustenau’s stadium on Saturday night.
  • The violence saw bottles and stones thrown and direct physical fights that left four people injured and damaged several parked cars, including the 1860 München fan bus.
  • Some 60 Austrian police officers intervened to restore order, verified identities on site and escorted Munich supporters back to the German border.
  • Investigators are treating the incident as a premeditated confrontation and have formally opened a criminal inquiry as enquiries continue.
  • Austria Lustenau’s club officials deny any planning by their fans and accuse visiting Munich supporters of targeting the stadium’s family-friendly opening festivities.