Detailed investigations and apprehension of violent offenders: Alleged perpetrator detained following assault on spectators at a football match
Leipzig Public Prosecutor's Office Launches Extensive Investigation Following March 22 Attack
Leipzig, Germany - On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Leipzig Public Prosecutor's Office executed numerous criminal procedural measures against 29 suspects, aged 19 to 35, in connection with a violent attack that occurred on March 22, 2025.
The focus of the investigation lies in a violent incident involving a large group of masked individuals who attacked suspected supporters of a rival football team at a gas station and its adjacent shop in western Leipzig. Four victims sustained injuries from blows and kicks, with one being targeted with significant force, potentially leading to the consideration of attempted manslaughter.
Preliminary investigations suggest that more than 30 people were involved in the attack, which occurred in the early hours leading up to the Saxony Cup quarter-final match between BSG Chemie Leipzig and 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig on March 23, 2025. The attackers are believed to have been supporters of 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, while the victims were affiliated with BSG Chemie Leipzig's fan scene.
According to the police investigations, 22 suspects have been charged with rioting in a severe case and dangerous bodily harm in relation to the March 22 attack. An arrest warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old suspect due to the severe nature of the violent attack on a single victim.
Another suspect is being investigated for a robbery that occurred on March 23, 2025, against a supporter of 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig. Four suspects are also under investigation for dangerous bodily harm in connection with incidents during the 2024 Christopher Street Day in Leipzig.
Officers from the Leipzig Police Department, supported by the Bereitschaftspolizei presidency and the Saxon State Criminal Police Office, executed over 20 search and seizure warrants issued by the public prosecutor's office on May 22, 2025. Evidence was seized, including data carriers, clothing items, and prohibited pyrotechnic items. DNA identification measures and police identification procedures were also carried out on several suspects.
The 19-year-old suspect charged with attempted manslaughter, rioting, and dangerous bodily harm was arrested and presented to the investigating judge at Leipzig District Court, who upheld and enforced the arrest warrant.
The ongoing investigations seek to identify the suspected perpetrators and clarify the events of March 22, 2025. More updates are expected as the investigation continues.
For the latest and most accurate information, interested parties are advised to check official news sources or the Leipzig Public Prosecutor's Office.
General-news outlets in Leipzig reported that the Leipzig Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a violent attack involving suspected 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig supporters, who are accused of attacking rival fans of BSG Chemie Leipzig before a Saxony Cup quarter-final match. Police suspect more than 30 individuals were involved, with charges including rioting, dangerous bodily harm, and attempted manslaughter for one suspect. In addition to this crime-and-justice story, European leagues football fans are following the Champions League as 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig prepares for their upcoming matches.
