Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Netherlands, faced a series of violent attacks, requiring riot police intervention multiple times to protect them.
According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2y33ee1klo">BBC News</a>, the attacks took place in various parts of the city, including before and after a Europa League match between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch football giants Ajax.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned the “antisemitic attacks,” and Israel’s military described the incidents as “severe and violent” against Israelis.
Amsterdam’s mayor and authorities said that despite a massive police presence, Israeli fans had been injured in several parts of the Dutch capital.
Amsterdam police arrested 62 people in connection with the violent incidents. Five people were hospitalised, and authorities are investigating the attacks. They also received reports of a potential hostage situation, though this was not confirmed.
Prime Minister Schoof expressed horror at the violence, reassuring that the perpetrators would be tracked down and prosecuted.
Dutch officials, including the national coordinator for combating antisemitism, described the violence as disgusting, stating that a line had been crossed.
Chanan Hertzberger, head of the Central Jewish Committee in the Netherlands, accused taxi drivers of exacerbating the violence by helping to corner Israeli fans. Videos surfaced showing assaults and attempts to run over Israelis.
Israeli airline El Al organized two “rescue flights” to bring passengers back to Israel following the violence. That was after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled plans to send two military planes.
Tensions had been high before the match, with clashes between Maccabi fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, including fireworks and the tearing down of a Palestinian flag.
The unrest escalated after the game, with videos circulating showing beatings and a person being run over, some of which included pro-Palestinian slogans.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called the violence a “pogrom” against Maccabi fans and Israeli citizens. 
Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders also referred to the events as a pogrom and criticized authorities for their failure to protect Israeli citizens.
Mayor Femke Halsema tried to prevent further violence by moving pro-Palestinian protesters away from the Johan Cruyff Arena.
However, reports indicated that a large group later attempted to head toward the stadium, only to be stopped by riot police.
The attacks sparked international outrage, with US special envoy on antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt describing them as “horrifying” and “reminiscent of a classic pogrom.”
She said the violence occurred just days before the anniversary of the 1938 Nazi pogrom against Jews in Germany, calling the images “horrific and shameful.”
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Israeli football fans in Amsterdam were attacked in violent incidents. The attacks happened before and after the match between Israeli and Dutch teams. Dutch officials condemned the attacks as antisemitic, and many people were arrested. Videos showed assaults and attempts to run over Israelis. Israeli leaders called the violence a pogrom, and Israeli fans were brought back to Israel on special flights. Tensions were high before the match, with clashes between fans and protesters. International outrage followed the attacks, with comparisons made to historic events.

Israeli Football Fans Targeted In Violent Pogrom-Like Attacks In Amsterdam

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has ordered Chegutu Pirates and Dynamos to submit comprehensive reports detailing the events leading up to the abandonment of their match at Baobab Stadium on Thursday.
The match was called off after Chegutu Pirates players refused to restart the game in protest over the referees’ decision to allow Dynamos’ 97th-minute goal to stand, arguing that the ball did not cross the goal line.
Chegutu Pirates fans also threw objects onto the pitch after the referee had signalled a goal for DeMbare.
Videos suggested that the Chegutu Pirates defender was behind the goal line when he headed the ball in a desperate attempt to clear their lines.
In a statement issued this Saturday, PSL Communications and Media Liason Officer Kudzai Bare, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against Chegutu Pirates. She said:
<blockquote>
The Premier Soccer League has received the official match reports regarding the abandonment of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Chegutu Pirates FC and Dynamos FC played on Thursday 25 April 2024.
In light of this incident, we have advised both clubs to submit comprehensive reports detailing the events leading up to the abandonment before initiating disciplinary proceedings.
As an organization committed to upholding the integrity of the sport, we strongly urge all players and officials to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Premier Soccer League.
Such behaviour is essential to maintaining the spirit of competition and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants and spectators.
We remind all stakeholders that any violation of the PSL regulations will be met with appropriate disciplinary measures.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the Chegutu Pirates vs. Dynamos match was the second PSL game to be abandoned this season after the CAPS United vs. FC Platinum game at Mandava Stadium on 6 April 2024 also ended prematurely.
The match was abandoned with only four minutes left in regulation time after CAPS United fans invaded the pitch in protest over a Ralph Kawondera “goal” had been ruled out for offside.
FC Platinum was leading 1-0 at the time the game was abandoned. The goal was scored by Juan Mutudza in the eighth minute.
The PSL then summoned CAPS United to appear before the PSL Disciplinary Committee on 23 April 2024. The outcome of the disciplinary proceedings has not been made public.
In 2022, Highlanders and Dynamos were fined by the PSL Disciplinary Committee due to incidents of violence and hooliganism during their league match between the two clubs at Barbourfields Stadium in May of that year.
Dynamos FC, who were the home team, were fined $7,500, while Highlanders FC was fined $5,000. The match was awarded to Highlanders on a 3-0 scoreline.
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PSL Orders Chegutu Pirates And Dynamos To Submit Reports On Abandoned Match

The match between Chegutu Pirates versus Dynamos on Thursday, 25 April, became the second to be abandoned in the current Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season due to crowd trouble at the Baobab Stadium in Mhondoro.
Chegutu Pirates fans hurled objects onto the pitch during stoppage time, protesting a DeMbare goal by Donald Dzvinya arguing the ball did not cross the line.
However, videos suggested that their Chegutu Pirates defender was behind the goal line when he headed the ball in a desperate attempt to clear their lines.
Match commissioner Brighton Mudzamiri confirmed the match was called off because of the refusal by Chegutu Pirates to restart the game after DeMbare had scored the winner in the 97th minute. <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/dembare-pirates-match-abandoned/">Said Mudzamiri</a>:
<blockquote>
The match could not go ahead as you all saw that the other team refused to restart after conceding a goal. There was nothing more the referees could do. So it’s abandoned.
</blockquote>
Chegutu Pirates coach Emmanuel Day Gutu claimed that the assistant referee, who advised the referee that the ball had crossed the goalline, was influenced to make his decision by a photographer. He said (<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200026105/another-psl-match-abandoned">via NewsDay</a>):
<blockquote>
It’s a pity the game had to be decided this way. But we gave a good account of ourselves, they had their moments and we had our moments.
About the goal, I am not sure. The assistant referee was better positioned. When we asked the referee, he too was not sure whether the ball had crossed the line.
The ball was in the air, so it was very difficult to see whether it crossed the line [or not]. The referee wasn’t sure and went and consulted the assistant referee, but the assistant referee’s decision was influenced by the photographer. So we are not sure and even myself I am not sure whether it crossed the line.
I am happy with the performance. First half we were jittery, but second half we were a bit more composed. We now know how to play with bigger clubs.
We learnt our lesson against Highlanders, it’s a work in progress, but I am happy with the performance.
</blockquote>
The Glamour Boys are likely to win the match in the boardroom as video evidence appears to be in their favour. 
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Chegutu Pirates Coach Alleges Photographer Influenced Referee In Abandoned Match vs. Dynamos

Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Farai Jere has warned CAPS United that it faces a heavy fine after club fans forced the abandonment of the Castle Lager Premiership match against FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium last Saturday.
The match was abandoned with only four minutes left in regulation time after CAPS United fans had swarmed the pitch in protest over a disallowed goal, creating an unsafe environment for the referees.
Jere, who is also the president of CAPS United, said that the club was facing the prospect of a heavy fine based on PSL statutes. He said (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200025391/jere-reacts-to-mandava-fiasco">NewsDay</a>):
<blockquote>
We have brought the game of football into disrepute and now the same club that we dearly love is going to be fined heavily because it’s very clear what the statues say. We know even before we go for a hearing that it’s a serious offence.
As the chairman of PSL and the president of CAPS United, I am not happy with the videos I am seeing of the fans going after the referees. We don’t condone any acts of violence in our football.
Let’s respect referees, they make decisions in a split second, even in Europe VAR (Video Assistant Referee) makes mistakes, someone sitting and watching on a monitor makes mistakes.
I want to encourage the responsible authorities to deal with this as soon as possible because the statutes are there.
</blockquote>
In 2022, Highlanders and Dynamos were fined by the PSL Disciplinary Committee due to incidents of violence and hooliganism during their league match between the two clubs at Barbourfields Stadium in May of that year.
Dynamos FC, who were the home team, were fined $7,500, while Highlanders FC was fined $5,000. The match was awarded to Highlanders on a 3-0 scoreline.
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CAPS United "To Be Fined Heavily" Over Aborted PSL Match Says Jere

Violence erupted during Sunday’s Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe, leaving a bitter aftermath. After the final whistle, Trabzonspor fans stormed onto the field, attacking Fenerbahçe players. 
The situation escalated as home supporters invaded the pitch at Trabzonspor’s stadium, where Fenerbahçe had secured a 3-2 victory.
In the chaotic scenes, a Trabzonspor fan confronted celebrating Fenerbahçe players, leading to physical altercations. 
Tensions flared during the 87th minute of the match when objects were hurled onto the field after Michy Batshuayi scored the decisive goal for the visitors. The situation escalated as Trabzonspor fans swarmed the players.
Former Blackpool and Queens Park Rangers player, Nigeria winger Osayi-Samuel, knocked down one of the pitch invaders, while former Chelsea forward Batshuayi aimed a kick at another. 
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, promptly initiated an investigation into the incident. He emphasized that incidents of violence on football pitches are never acceptable. 
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) echoed this sentiment, labelling the events as “unacceptable,” and vowed to impose necessary criminal sanctions on those responsible.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also weighed in, condemning the scenes. He declared that such violence, whether on or off the field, has no place in our sport or society. He said:
<blockquote>
The violence witnessed after the Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe is absolutely unacceptable – on or off the field, it has no place in our sport or society.
I have said it before, and I will say it again – without exception, in football, all players have to be safe and secure to play the game which brings such joy to so many people all over the world.
I call on the relevant authorities to ensure that this is respected at all levels and for the perpetrators of the shocking events in Trabzon to be held accountable for their actions.
</blockquote>
This incident is part of a string of controversial events in the Turkish league during the 2023-24 season. Notably, in December, referee Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, leading to a suspension of Super Lig fixtures.
Currently, Fenerbahce holds the second position in the Super Lig, trailing leaders Galatasaray by just two points and enjoying a comfortable 30-point lead over Trabzonspor in third place.
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Violence Breaks Out Between Fans And Players In Turkish SuperLig Match

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said anti-riot police officers and dog handlers who ran away from football hooligans at Barbourfields Stadium early last month was an act of “strategic withdrawal” as opposed to cowardice, <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/cops-who-fled-hooligans-at-barbourfields-not-cowards-says-police-spokesperson/">reported ZimLive</a>.
Scores of rowdy fans invaded the pitch in protest over a decision by match officials during a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) match between arch-rivals Highlanders and Dynamos.
The police officers who were maintaining law and order at the match were outnumbered by the Highlanders fans who were throwing objects, forcing the cops to flee.
Speaking at a meeting called to brainstorm on causes and remedies to recurrent football violence ZRP spokesperson in Bulawayo Province Inspector Abednigo Ncube said:
<blockquote>
Our police officers on the day in question acted very professionally as they were wrestling their canine dogs from injuring and possibly killing those fighting police.
To all members of the public, you must know that was the last time to attempt to attack the police officers.
The withdrawal by the police was a strategy to safeguard lives but the public must not mistake that as an act of fear as they will not afford the same treatment next time.
</blockquote>
The workshop was attended by members of the ZRP, officials from the ZIFA Normalization Committee, football team representatives, Mzilikazi and Barbourfields residents’ representatives and top football fans from various teams.
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ZRP Says Police Officers Who Fled Hooligans At Barbourfields Not cowards

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has said Police have guaranteed security for all league games across the country.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200016726/police-to-tighten-security-at-psl-matches">NewsDay</a> on Friday, PSL chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele also said the Highlanders vs. Yadah Stars match scheduled for Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday will go ahead as planned.
Yadah, through its lawyers, had requested the PSL to have the match played at a neutral venue after the violence at Barbourfields Stadium left police officers and fans nursing injuries.
Ndebele said they held a meeting with the police commanders on Wednesday and were assured of adequate security at all PSL matches. He said:
<blockquote>
We have responded to Yadah’s lawyers and as far as we are concerned, the fixture remains as scheduled but we appeal to fans and all stakeholders to attend football. Football is a family sport meant to unite.
We condemn violence and fans must come to watch football without invading the pitch and without throwing missiles.
We met with the police commanders on Wednesday and they have assured us of adequate security at all PSL matches.
We have requested the police to be strict in searching for potential missiles and only those vendors authorised by the owners of the stadia will be allowed to operate.
Those people who feel they have an appetite to be hooligans and cause violence should be nowhere near our stadia.
</blockquote>
Police have since arrested 19 people linked to the BF violence and were denied bail by the magistrates court as investigations continue.
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Police Pledge To Tighten Security At PSL Matches

Police have released the names of 19 people arrested in connection with the violence that resulted in the abandonment of the high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, 10 September.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said they are still conducting investigations to account for other suspects who were involved in the violence.
The 19, who were arrested for public violence, have been identified by the police as follows:
<ol>
<li>Raymond Nkomo,(25) of Makokoba, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Noboth Sithole, of Mzilikazi, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Sylvester Gumbo (30) of Old Pumula, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Sheperd Ncube (26) of BMC, Mzilikazi, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Wisdom Dube (30) of Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Shepherd Dube (24) of Ngozi Mine Cowdray Park, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Raymond Nkomo (26) of Makokoba, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Micah Masuku (49) of Makokoba, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Zibusiso Nkomo (32) of Old Lobengula, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Nelson Musengi (27) of Phelandaba West, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Brian Moyo (36) of New Luveve, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Willard Ncube (46) of Pumula South, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Khumbulani Khumalo (49) of Sauerstown, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Promise Mbambo (37) of Jabulani Flats Makokoba</li>
<li>Hlakanipha Luphahla (28) of Old Pumula, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Japhet Ncube (30) of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Brandon Mpala (27) of Masiyephambili flats, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Ayanda Dube (33) of Old Pumula, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Prince Moyo (35) of Old Pumula, Bulawayo.</li>
</ol>
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Police Release Names Of 19 Barbourfields Stadium Violence Suspects

The ZIFA Normalisation Committee has called for lengthy bans to be imposed on football fans found guilty of violence at stadiums during matches.
This comes after rowdy Highlanders fans forced the abandonment of the high-profile league match against Dynamos and on Sunday, 10 September.
Bosso fans invaded the pitch during the first half of the match and chased after police officers, protesting what they believed were injustices by the referee.
In a statement released this Thursday, ZIFA also revealed that it was lobbying for an Exclusive Focus Group (EFG) to crack down on offensive songs and tribal or racial chants at football matches. ZIFA said:
<blockquote>
The association is grateful to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for apprehending suspected perpetrators of hooliganism at Barbourfields Stadium.
It is our sincere hope that criminals found guilty of disorderly conduct will face the full wrath of the law.
Further, we will push for further enforcement of lengthy stadium bans for anyone found causing trouble at stadiums.
Football is a team sport, and supporters should also play their part to keep the game civilized.
As a commercial sport, football needs order so that sponsors can feel proud to associate their brands with it.
That becomes extremely difficult if barbaric acts of pitch invasion and violence are a part of our game.
As the association, we will continue engaging all concerned stakeholders so that we can come up with foolproof solutions to the eternal challenge of hooliganism.
The association is also concerned by the offensive songs and chants peculiar to our football.
Going forward, the association is lobbying for an Exclusive Focus Group (EFG) to crackdown on offensive songs and tribal or racial chants which include offensive gestures and displaying of offensive messaging that cause feelings of discomfort and discrimination to rival supporters.
</blockquote>
ZIFA urged clubs and other football stakeholders to increase education and awareness campaigns to enlighten supporters on the dangers of violence at football matches.
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ZIFA Wants Lengthy Stadium Bans For Football Hooligans, Crackdown On Tribal Chants

CCC Member of Parliament Gift “Ostallos” Siziba (Tshabalala-Pelandaba), was arrested on Wednesday on allegations of inciting the football violence that led to the abandonment of the league match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.
Siziba, who is also CCC’s deputy spokesperson, was later released and ordered to appear in court on Friday.
Police did not state how Siziba, a Highlanders supporter, instigated the violence.
However, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday after the match had been abandoned, Siziba claimed he was at Barbourfields and captioned his picture, clad in Bosso regalia, with the words “We fear fokol”.
In a statement, CCC dismissed the allegations against Siziba, saying they were “false”. It said:
<blockquote>
Our MP for Pelandaba Tshabalala, [Gift Siziba], was arrested today on false allegations of inciting violence. Although he was later released, he has been summoned to court on Friday. 
The regime has intensified its crackdown against our members after a shambolic, disorganized, rigged and fraudulent election. This continued persecution must stop.
</blockquote>
Siziba’s arrest came a day after another CCC MP, Maureen Kademaunga, who is the MP for Sunningdale, was arrested on charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
The charges were later dropped in court on Wednesday after Kademaunga had spent a night in a police cell.
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Police Arrest CCC MP, Gift Siziba, Over Barbourfields Stadium Violence

Dynamos Football Club has condemned the hooliganism by fans during a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.
DeMbare, who were the hosts, were held to a 0-0 draw by reigning champions FC Platinum.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/dembare-accused-of-being-bad-tenants/">The Herald</a> reported that some Dynamos fans who were at the Mpilo End brought the fence down after the match.
Dynamos chief executive officer Jonathan Mashingaidze condemned the behaviour by the fans, saying it “taints” the club. Said Mashingaidze:
<blockquote>
As Dynamos we have zero tolerance to any form of conduct that brings the name of the club and the game into disrepute.
As a club, we won’t condone unruly behaviour that taints brand Dynamos.
We urge fans, through the marshals to identify such individuals who don’t value property and life so that they are brought to book.
As Dynamos, we want to show the world that football is a family sport, hence we urge fans to behave in a manner that promotes the sport.
</blockquote>
This is not the first time that Dynamos fans have damaged Barbourfields Stadium.
Last season, DeMbare supporters brought down the fence and uprooted the goalposts after their team’s 0-1 defeat to Highlanders.
Dynamos will likely be penalised by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and the Bulawayo City Council, who are the proprietors of Barbourfields Stadium, for the damage.
Last year, Highlanders were forced to pay for the damages caused by Dynamos fans after being told that as the home team, they failed to provide adequate security.
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Dynamos "Hooligans" Damage Barbourfields Stadium

Football hooliganism reared its ugly head again on Saturday as Dynamos fans threw missiles at referees and injured one of the match officials during the 0-0 draw against Herentals at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
DeMbare supporters vented their frustrations towards referee Thabani Bamala and his assistants.
Bamala waved away two penalty appeals from Dynamos and also made some questionable decisions during the match, according to <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/dembare-fans-throw-missiles-injure-referee">The Sunday Mail</a>.
The hooligans then threw missiles at the officials as they made their way to the dressing room and injured one of the assistant referees, Edgar Rumeki, who suffered a deep cut on the arm.
They also threw objects at Herentals’ substitute goalkeeper Nevermind Antonio in the 72nd minute.
Antonio was shown a red card after remonstrating against the officials and he may face further sanctions from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) after he chose to go to the changing room via the pitch.
He also allegedly insulted a section of the Dynamos fans, who responded by throwing missiles, forcing play to be stopped for almost seven minutes.
DeMbare coach Herbert Maruwa bemoaned what he considered time-wasting by Herentals, saying it was killing local football. He said:
<blockquote>
It (time-wasting) is killing our football. But the good thing is that we play 34 games and this one is over.
</blockquote>
Herentals coach Kumbirai Mutiwekuziwa was not impressed by Maruwa’s remarks and accused the Dynamos gaffer of being a bad loser. He said:
<blockquote>
I have heard him talk about that several times when he loses points. If they are good, why can’t they win within those minutes?
We went to Chicken Inn, we lost and they withdrew ball boys, but we didn’t complain to the media. Let us not mix issues here.
</blockquote>
The issue of poor officiating has been topical in recent weeks, with FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza threatening to quit football.
<blockquote>
Speaking after a 1-0 loss to Herentals in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League at the National Sports Stadium on 01 May 2023, Mapeza said:
</blockquote>
I love soccer so much. I want to see these kids develop as footballers but these things are going to force me to quit football. Why am I here?
<blockquote>
I would rather go and rest. Someone can get hacked two, or three times in front of you, you leave it.
Let’s be honest, we are going nowhere (with our football).
Let’s help each other here, while we do our work, you (journalists) also have a role to play.
Let’s be truthful, is this what we are looking for in our football?
Let’s be honest, where are we going? We lost, it’s a game of football and I accept.
The emotions were too high, I had to say guys look, the match is almost over just continue.
I even asked the fourth official how many minutes have been added and he said he had not been signalled.
Signalled by who when the 45 minutes in the second half had already been played?
</blockquote>
In May last year, Dynamos was fined US$4 000 while their team manager Richard Chihoro was slapped with a US$2 000 fine for disturbances that occurred when DeMbare played Bulawayo Chiefs in a PSL match at Barbourfields Stadium in March.
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Football Hooliganism: Dynamos Fans Throw Missiles, Injure Referee

<blockquote>23 NOVEMBER 2019
ACTS OF HOOLIGANISM AND ROBBERY IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The Zimbabwe Republic Police condemns acts of hooliganism, attacks on police officers and robbery which occurred in Harare Central Business District last night, 22nd November 2019 at 1930 hours.
Three police officers were on patrol along Speke Avenue and moving towards Leopold Takawira. Suddenly, a group of sixteen (16) male adults who are yet to be identified emerged at the corner of Rezende Street and Speke Avenue.
One of the gang members started to assault one of the police officers with open hands whilst the other two officers escaped unhurt and sought refuge at a Harare City Council yard. A police communication radio was stolen in the 
process.
The criminals proceeded to Engen Service Station, corner Albion and Leopold Takawira Street and severely assaulted two uniformed police officers who were going home after reporting off duty.
The officers were rescued by a member of the security services and later took shelter inside an Eat and Lick food outlet. In the process, a Gee Investment shop near the service station was looted of various cellphones.
The criminals moved to Julius Nyerere Street where they robbed a certain man of US$100.00 and ZW$1 900.00 after assaulting him.
Criminal gangs and unruly elements who are attacking police officers and robbing members of the public in Central Business Districts will only have themselves to blame as the full wrath of the law will be applied in order to ensure the culprits are brought before the courts to face justice.
(NYATHI. P) Assistant Commissioner 
Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and International Relations) To the Commissioner-General of Police Police General Headquarters</blockquote>

Police Warn Hooligans After 3 Officers Are Attacked In Harare CBD {Full Text}

<blockquote>The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Premier_Soccer_League" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Soccer League</a> is appalled by skirmishes and match disturbances that took place during Castle Lager PSL Matchday 27 fixtures played on Wednesday 23 October 2019.
The PSL strongly condemns the unacceptable behaviour witnessed at Rufaro Stadium during a match between <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dynamos_Football_Club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamos FC</a> v FC Platinum, ZPC Kariba FC v Highlanders FC at Nyamhunga Stadium and Chicken Inn FC v Caps United FC at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Barbourfields_Stadium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barbourfields Stadium</a>.
Hooliganism has no place in our football and as such we urge football fans, players and administrators to respect the referee’s decision, to abide by the rules and regulations of the competition and to act in a responsible manner.
We further advise all stakeholders to know, understand and respect the 17 FIFA Laws of the game.
We also call upon the ZIFA Referees Committee to investigate clubs’ complaints of poor match officiating.
The League is committed to taking decisive and appropriate action and will work closely with law enforcement agents to ensure that those responsible for this hooliganism are brought to book.
The League is currently awaiting reports from all the relevant parties</blockquote>

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