Jerusalem Fans Attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv Supporters After Match, Two Injured
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
After the Hapoel Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match, Maccabi fans attacked Jerusalem supporters, injuring two and causing property damage. Police arrived late and did not take statements.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attacked Jerusalem supporters after the match on August 23.
- Attackers used pepper spray, bats, and threw stones, injuring several fans.
- Two injured Jerusalem fans were hospitalized following the assault.
- Attackers smashed a car window and stole bags from Jerusalem fans.
- The violent incident lasted about ten minutes before police arrived.
- Police arrived 15 minutes late and left without taking witness statements.
Following the Premier League match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv on August 23, a group of Maccabi fans violently attacked Jerusalem supporters. The incident occurred after the game ended, when about 20 Maccabi fans approached Jerusalem fans' vehicle, questioned them about their bags, sprayed them with pepper spray, smashed the car window, and stole their bags. Subsequently, another group of around 20 masked Maccabi fans assaulted Jerusalem supporters with bats and threw stones, resulting in injuries to several fans. Two injured Jerusalem supporters were taken to the hospital. The entire episode lasted approximately ten minutes. Israeli police arrived about fifteen minutes later but left without collecting any testimonies. Video footage circulating on social media shows Maccabi fans rioting after the match.
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