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Bengalos from the Essen fan block
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After the regional league game between SC Preußen Münster and Rot-Weiss Essen, 30 people were injured in fanatic riots.
The police said that several stewards were also among the injured - one of them was seriously injured.
A pensioner was also pushed off a staircase and seriously injured.
It will be determined because of dangerous bodily harm, resistance and property damage.
According to the police, 800 Rot-Weiss Essen fans had come to the soccer game in Münster on Tuesday evening.
After the end of the game, which Essen won 3: 2 (0: 2) with a late goal, the Essen Ultras stormed out of the away block towards fans of the home team.
Preußen Münster commented on the incidents on its Facebook page that evening: “Really unsightly scenes occurred after the game when opposing fans broke through a safety zone and stormed the back straight.
As a result, there were some injuries and, according to current knowledge, numerous arrests on the Essen side.
With all the rivalry that makes football so special, such scenes do not belong in a stadium! «
The association's media officer spoke at the press conference of a “hunt for Prussian fans.
It's going to be a long evening for the police.
It's a disappointing end to this derby. "
After clashes in the stadium, ultra groups from both camps finally left the sports facility, according to the police - but then they met again.
Police officers reportedly also used pepper spray to prevent further riots.
"The fan camps were separated, the Essen problem fans were brought to their buses and escorted along the Autobahn to Essen, accompanied by them," said the message.
ara / dpa
