Inquiries are being undertaken. - A minibus carrying soccer fans was assaulted near Freiberg.
Following a football game between Dynamo Dresden and FC Erzgebirge Aue in the Sachsenpokal, a bus with Aue supporters inside endured an assault by masked assailants near Freiberg (Mittelsachsen). As the bus carried its passengers on their journey back home, a car suddenly appeared in front of the vehicle, halting progress on Saturday night, according to police accounts on Monday.
Four masked individuals purportedly disembarked and inflicted damage on the bus at multiple locations. One suspect attempted to open the door of the minibus. A 54-year-old passenger fought to keep the door closed, sustaining injuries in the process. The estimated damage to the automobile came in at €6,000.
Authorities have identified the supposed driver, an 18-year-old native of the Freiberg area. Proof was amassed on Sunday. Proceedings are now underway, including an examination of the serious violation of the peace. Potential ties to the cup final are under scrutiny, mentioned a spokesperson. Dynamo Dresden triumphed over FC Erzgebirge Aue 2:0 on Saturday.
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Source: www.stern.de
