After Attack on Police Officers: Two High-Risk Fans Arrested - Eight arrested in Amsterdam and Mainz after violent attacks on police officers
Authorities in Amsterdam have arrested eight individuals in connection with an attack on a fugitive police officer. The arrests took place at an address in Bestevaerstraat, with the suspects being taken to the authority at Scheltemaplein. Meanwhile, in Mainz, two men have been arrested for assaulting an undercover federal police officer before a football match.
The assault in Mainz occurred ahead of the Rhine-Main derby between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt. The officer was ambushed, knocked to the ground, threatened, and had his mobile phone and service weapon taken. He sustained minor injuries and is currently unable to work. The two primary suspects, aged 26 and 29, have been remanded in custody on charges of aggravated robbery.
Investigators are now focusing on reconstructing the sequence of events in both incidents, determining each suspect’s role, and uncovering their motives. Prosecutors have identified a total of eight individuals allegedly involved in the attack on the officer in Mainz. 1. FSV Mainz 05 has condemned the attack and announced it will examine possible sanctions against those involved.
The arrests in Amsterdam and Mainz follow investigations into attacks on police officers. The suspects are linked to high-risk football fan scenes. Authorities continue to work on reconstructing the events and bringing all those involved to justice.
