Dresden Police Open Probes After Fans Storm Pitch at Dynamo–Hertha Match

Overview

• Dresden police opened more than a dozen investigations, including for dangerous bodily harm, after Saturday's fan clashes at Dynamo Dresden vs Hertha Berlin.
• Large groups from both sides ran onto the field and threw flares before officers chased Dresden supporters back.
• Referee Sven Jablonski halted play for more than 15 minutes and later restarted the game, which Hertha won 1–0.
• Play had already been paused early after pyrotechnics in the Hertha section filled the stadium with smoke.
• Police did not confirm injuries or arrests, and Dynamo executive Stephan Zimmermann apologized and said the club had met with police.