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Munich Ultras Clash: Police Injured, Fans Arrested
19 Apr
Summary
- Fans clashed outside the stadium hours before kick-off.
- Police officers were injured while intervening in the clashes.
- Approximately 150 Stuttgart supporters were arrested following the incident.
Clashes between fan groups occurred outside the stadium approximately two hours before the scheduled match. Reports indicate that Stuttgart ultras initiated confrontations with Munich supporters at a designated meeting point. This led to a rapid escalation, with several hundred fans engaging in violent altercations.
Law enforcement deployed several hundred officers to manage the situation. During their efforts to contain the unrest, two police officers sustained injuries. Order was eventually restored, and approximately 150 supporters from Stuttgart were apprehended by the police.
It was later announced that organized support from the Stuttgart fan group was unlikely for the match, citing a 'police operation.' This incident led to a significant police response and subsequent arrests, disrupting the pre-match atmosphere.
