Croatian police charge 23 Hajduk Split fans for Nazi slogans
Croatian police are prosecuting 23 Hajduk Split supporters for shouting anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi slogans during a violent clash with Ajax fans in Split. The club has issued an apology to Ajax as officials pursue legal charges that could result in up to five years of imprisonment for the suspects.
Croatian police have initiated legal action against 23 supporters of the Hajduk Split football club following a violent confrontation with Ajax fans in Split last week. Members of the Torcida hard-core group were heard chanting anti-Semitic slogans and praising Adolf Hitler during a march toward the stadium. Authorities have charged these individuals with inciting public violence and hatred, with six suspects currently in custody and officials actively searching for fifteen others. If convicted, the accused face a potential prison sentence of up to five years.
High-ranking Croatian officials, including President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, have formally condemned the incident. Hajduk Split management has issued an official apology to Ajax and pledged to conduct a thorough internal investigation into the behavior of their supporters. The match itself, which saw Hajduk emerge victorious with a 2-1 score, was briefly interrupted after 75 minutes due to fans igniting large amounts of fireworks in the stadium.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
