Supporters' clash on Split's Riva: 57 detained, flares used
A group of around 150 Torcida members attacked Dutch Ajax supporters on Split's Riva. Police detained 57 people, and order was restored within 15 minutes.
Torcida attacks Ajax supporters on Riva, police detain 57 people
Split police intervened late on Wednesday evening, 14 October, around half an hour before midnight following an attempted mass confrontation in the city centre, according to Večernji list. Hundreds of rioters from two supporter groups clashed on Split's Riva, and police officers used coercive measures to prevent escalation.
Public order and peace was restored within 15 minutes. There were no injured persons, and 57 people were detained, Split police stated in an official statement.
The incident occurred ahead of the Ajax and Hajduk match. A group of Dutch supporters was on the Riva under police supervision when around 150 Torcida members moved towards them. During the attack, flares were reportedly used. Police blocked access routes to the Riva in order to prevent further confrontations.
After the intervention, the rioters dispersed from the scene.
Source: Večernji list