Violence before BVB match: police investigate attack on Inter fans | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund hosted Inter Milan for the Champions League match, but in the run-up to the game, there were violent assaults around the stadium. Masked attackers assaulted and robbed several visiting fans, and the police are investigating.

In the vicinity of the Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, there were violent attacks on visiting fans last Wednesday afternoon (28.01.). According to the Dortmund police, three supporters of the Italian top club fell victim to a robbery.

The three men, aged 34, 34, and 36, all from Albania, were near the stadium around 5 p.m. when they were suddenly attacked by a group of masked individuals. According to current information, the perpetrators assaulted the Inter fans and stole several fan items.

The stolen items included two fan scarves, a cap, and a gym bag or backpack with Inter Milan motifs. The attackers are apparently associated with the home team’s supporters. One of the two 34-year-old victims sustained injuries to his temple and mouth area during the attack. Despite the presence of emergency services, the man refused medical treatment at the scene.

BVB Match: Dortmund Police Investigate Robbery

Almost simultaneously, according to police, there was another incident related to a robbery of an Inter fan. In this case, the alleged perpetrators reportedly fled into the premises of a fan project. The police then obtained a search warrant, which was sharply criticized by the fan project. However, according to a police spokesperson, there is no connection between the two incidents.

The Dortmund police are investigating all cases as robberies and are asking witnesses for assistance. They are seeking information about the incident, the identity of the masked attackers, and possible escape routes. Tips can be reported to the criminal investigation department at 0231/132-7441.

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