15 England Fans Arrested At Euro 2024 Semi-Final1 min read
UK police have confirmed the arrest of 15 England fans during the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Approximately 25,000 England supporters attended the match in Dortmund, with the vast majority described as “well behaved.”
Prior to the game, five individuals sustained minor injuries when a group of England fans were attacked by Netherlands supporters in the town center.
According to a statement from UK police, who were present in Germany to collaborate with local authorities, the incident was effectively handled by German law enforcement with the assistance of UK officers.
UK police also noted that there were no serious incidents reported after the match, which saw England triumph over the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory.
This win propels England to the Euro 2024 final, where they will face Spain on Sunday in Berlin, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 BST.
The Netherlands took an early lead through Xavi Simons in the seventh minute. However, England responded swiftly, with Harry Kane equalizing 11 minutes later. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when substitute Ollie Watkins, following a precise pass from Cole Palmer, scored the winning goal.
The England team and their fans are now looking forward to the final, hopeful for a historic victory in Berlin.