Nearly five months after clashes at the Hertha BSC versus FC Schalke 04 match, police have released photos of 18 suspected perpetrators. By the same evening nine suspects had been identified. Authorities continue to seek tips from the public.
The incidents occurred in January at the Olympic Stadium. Thirty-one Berlin fans and 21 police officers were lightly injured. Police described massive fan violence, while the Hertha fan support group criticized an overly harsh police operation. On Wednesday morning police published the photos and requested public tips. Benjamin Jendro of the police union welcomed public involvement. He also advocated releasing video material. By evening nine of the 18 suspected perpetrators had been identified. Several people were already arrested in January.
