Violence among fans: Police investigated the city derby in Leipzig!

Violence among fans: Police investigated the city derby in Leipzig!

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the police and public prosecutor's office in Leipzig carried out comprehensive investigations against 29 people who are related to a violent incident from March. The accused are 27 men and two women between the ages of 19 and 35. The investigation focuses on the events related to the Saxon Cup quarter-final between Lokomotive Leipzig and BSG Chemistry, which took place on March 22, 2025.

In the night before the meeting, there was a brutal attack by around 30 locomotive fans on eight fans of BSG Chemie at a petrol station. Several people were seriously injured in this attack. A 19-year-old locomotive fan was detained due to the suspicion of homicide after seriously injuring his victim. The investigation is carried out both because of attempted homicide and due to the fracture of the peace in a particularly severe case, such as n-tv.de.

searches and security of evidence

In order to collect enough evidence of ongoing investigations, 20 apartments in and around Leipzig were searched on Thursday. During these searches, the investigators were able to secure data carriers such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets as well as storm hoods and other evidence. DNA tests were also carried out in order to better understand the processes during the attack. The investigation continues and aim to examine the militant structures within the fan groups.

The Leipzig public prosecutor sees the matter as extremely serious and took clear measures to stop violence. As informed mdr.de, the investigation is not only limited to the individuals, but are also geared towards the fans' surroundings. The goal is to effectively counteract the exhaustion in the fan scene.

The discussion about the file "violent offender sport"

In the context of these incidents, the discussion about the "violent offender sport" (GTS) file gains in explosive. This file stores personal data from football fans who have become delinquent or are considered potential perpetrators. Critics criticize the high entrance threshold and arbitrariness in data storage. In addition, the Federal Constitutional Court declared parts of the BKA law unconstitutional, which could result in a reform of the GTS. The necessary measures should be implemented by July 31, 2025 at the latest, as reported.

The incidents related to the city derby between Lok Leipzig and BSG Chemistry not only raise questions about security at sporting events, but also for handling support and control mechanisms by the police. A fundamental reform of the applicable laws seems urgently necessary to safeguard the rights and freedoms of football fans and to end stigmatization.