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Chemnitz Police Open Robbery Probe After Reported Theft of Aue Ultras’ Banners

Officials cite noncooperation from alleged victims, leaving perpetrators and stolen items unverified.

Overview

  • Reports say about 20 masked attackers ambushed people linked to FC Erzgebirge Aue’s ultras at a private address in Bermsgrün on November 23, injuring two and damaging a vehicle.
  • The stolen material is said to include key fence banners of the groups Erzbrigade, Fialova Sbor and Brigadejugend, which carry high symbolic weight in ultra culture.
  • The Chemnitz criminal police have launched a robbery investigation, with spokesman Andrzej Rydzik noting they lack firm details because the alleged victims have not given statements.
  • FC Erzgebirge Aue acknowledges internal awareness of the incident but declines public comment pending the fan scene’s response, and local reports mention a fans’ crisis meeting.
  • Fan forums discuss possible revenge linked to June’s Beierfeld youth-match violence, though responsibility and motive remain unconfirmed by authorities.