Mewarnai Euro 2024 Violence: Dutch Supporters Attack British Fans In Dortmund

The riots of supporters occurred ahead of England vs the Netherlands in Dortmund (photo: x @fanaico_japan)

A series of attacks by Dutch hoodigans have injured five British supporters after violence exploded in several bars in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, July 10, ahead of the Euro 2024 semi-final match.

Video circulating on X shows a group of people wearing iconic Dutch orange shirts throwing benches and tables outside the restaurant and bar Sausualitos. British police reported that a 'risk supporter' group was known to be among the 80,000 Dutch supporters who had arrived in the city. They warned British fans to seek protection in areas guarded by German police.

In one of the videos, locals try to protect the cafe, but fans who choose to confront the crowd are immediately attacked. An employee of the bar at the restaurant claims that the fight broke out after Dutch fans tried to steal the flag from England supporters.

#NEDENG Netherlands supporters response. English supporters would've done the same if they lost. Why do White football supporters behave like hooligans. #ENGLAND #EURO2024 #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/5S2e0RDOLC

— Phoenix (@AktherShaien) July 10, 2024

#NEDENGNetherlands supporters response. English supporters would've done the same if they lost. Why do White football supporters behave like hoodligians. #ENGLAND #EURO2024 #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/5S2e0RDOLC

"There was a provocation from both sides. They sang songs. The Dutch told the Britons they were going home and losing tonight. Then I saw Dutch fans trying to take the British flag and that's when the problem started. Dutch fans started throwing things like tables, chairs and bottles, then British fans responded, "said an eye witness, Leo Woeho, quoted by VOI from MailOnline.

German police have arrested several people, although no one was seriously injured. "It appears that there have been several incidents of Dutch fans attacking British fans at bars and trying to steal the flag. We understand this resulted in five people being lightly injured. We are also aware that apart from tens of thousands of Dutch fans who came to enjoy the match, there are also risk support groups who have traveled to Dortmund from the Netherlands," said a spokesman for the British Football Police Unit.

British police are on site to support their German counterparts and advise supporters to be vigilant and search for areas where German police exist.

The Dutch supporters, known as the "Orange Army," have started a two-mile march from the fan zone in Friedensplatz to Westfalens Stadium, Borussia Dortmund stadium. They are led by bright orange-level buses, a tradition that began at Euro 2004.

More than 75,000 Dutch fans are expected to have arrived at Dortmund. The base of England fans for the first time since the European Cup began is expected to be outnumbered. The atmosphere of the party has started with fans seen singing, dancing, and releasing orange flares ahead of the semi-final match that will determine who will fight Spain in Sunday's final.