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Violence among fans: Police investigate after city derby in Leipzig!
Investigations in Leipzig: After violence before the city derby between Lok and Chemie, 29 people were identified and apartments searched.
Violence among fans: Police investigate after city derby in Leipzig!
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Leipzig police and public prosecutor's office conducted extensive investigations against 29 people in connection with a violent incident in March. The accused are 27 men and two women between the ages of 19 and 35. The investigation focuses on the events surrounding the Saxony Cup quarter-finals between Lokomotive Leipzig and BSG Chemie, which took place on March 22, 2025.
The night before the clash there was a brutal attack by around 30 Lok fans on eight BSG Chemie fans at a gas station. Several people were seriously injured in this attack. A 19-year-old Lokfan has been jailed on suspicion of manslaughter after seriously injuring his victim. The investigation is being conducted into both attempted homicide and breach of the peace in a particularly serious case, as n-tv.de reports.
Searches and preservation of evidence
In order to collect enough evidence for the ongoing investigation, 20 apartments in and around Leipzig were searched on Thursday. During these searches, investigators were able to seize data storage devices such as cell phones, laptops and tablets, as well as balaclavas and other evidence. DNA tests were also carried out to better understand what happened during the attack. The investigations are still ongoing and aim to examine the militant structures within the fan groups.
The Leipzig public prosecutor's office sees the matter as extremely serious and has taken clear measures to stop the violent perpetrators. As mdr.de informs, the investigations are not only limited to the individuals, but also focus on the fans' environment. The goal is to effectively counteract the violence in the fan scene.
The discussion about the file “Violent Sport”
In the context of these incidents, the discussion about the “Violent Sports Offenders” (GTS) file becomes even more explosive. This file stores personal data of football fans who have committed criminal offenses or are considered potential offenders. Critics complain about the high entry threshold and the arbitrary nature of data storage. In addition, the Federal Constitutional Court declared parts of the BKA law to be unconstitutional, which could result in a reform of the GTS. Necessary measures should be implemented by July 31, 2025 at the latest, as rbb24.de reports.
The incidents surrounding the city derby between Lok Leipzig and BSG Chemie not only raise questions about security at sporting events, but also about the handling of support and control mechanisms by the police. A fundamental reform of the current laws seems urgently needed to protect the rights and freedoms of football fans and to end the stigmatization.