Riots

FC Thun fans attack police officers in Vaduz

Wild scenes took place in the otherwise tranquil Principality of Liechtenstein: On Saturday evening, serious rioting broke out at the Rheinstadion during FC Vaduz's home match against FC Thun.

Apparently, the FC Thun "fans" who had traveled with the team were unable to cope with their team's 2-0 away defeat. In any case, shortly after the final whistle at 8.30 pm, around 30 to 40 masked hooligans attacked the police with various objects, including bottles, pyrotechnic flares and iron bars.

The result was a large-scale operation by the state police: among other things, two fan buses were briefly detained and all occupants were subjected to a body check. A large amount of disguise material was seized. The police then escorted the two buses to the Swiss border.

Four rioters were temporarily arrested - they were charged with resisting law enforcement and brawling and were then allowed to leave. However, another "fan" had to remain in Vaduz for questioning - he had physically assaulted a bus driver. All violent supporters are now being considered for stadium bans.

One police officer and several hooligans were slightly injured in the course of the riots. In total, around 40 members of the national police were deployed.