Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 22:41 DE / UKR / EN

Hertha Hooligan Suspected of Being Police Officer: Riots at Olympic Stadium

After serious riots before the match between Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, police have identified initial suspects. According to the Tagesspiegel, one of the suspects is believed to be a police officer himself.

Hertha Hooligan Suspected of Being Police Officer: Riots at Olympic Stadium
Photo: tagesspiegel.de

Berlin police are searching for several suspects who are alleged to have rioted before the second-division match between Hertha BSC and FC Schalke 04 at the Olympic Stadium. According to the Tagesspiegel, one of those being sought is an officer from the police force itself. The riots occurred on Saturday in front of the stadium when a group attacked police officers.

The identity of the suspect, who is known to the police, has not yet been officially confirmed. Investigations are ongoing. EuroPulse reported on June 4, 2026, about a pilot project in Bavaria where patrol officers are testing Tasers (europulse.today).

Source: www.tagesspiegel.de