Police use water cannon to end German soccer riot
FRANKFURT (AP)—Police used a water cannon to overcome rioting soccer fans after a second-division game and detained 23 people. Twenty-seven officers were slightly hurt.
The police reacted when about 500 violent supporters of Hansa Rostock tried to breach a police barrier and threw bottles and firecrackers after their club had lost to visiting St. Pauli 2-0. About 1,500 police were on hand for the game between the clubs whose supporters have a history of animosity.
There were clashes during and after Monday night’s game between rival groups of supporters.
Police had no information on possible injuries.
Updated Nov 3, 5:50 am EST
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