Ahead of Wednesday's crucial Champions League clash between Stuttgart and Paris St-Germain, German police arrested 59 French hooligans amid fears of planned clashes between fans. The arrests were made during targeted checks at train stations and hotels, highlighting security concerns due to the potential for violence. Officials issued banning orders to 47 Stuttgart fans, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward off-pitch violence. Stuttgart Police underscored their commitment to maintaining order, detaining the French hooligans until the match’s conclusion as part of coordinated efforts with Parisian authorities.
Police said they carried out 'targeted checks' of supporters at train stations and hotels after discovering that there were planned clashes between the sets of fans.
'Anyone who travels to Stuttgart to commit violent crimes off the pitch will be taken out of the game,' said Carsten Hoefler, the vice president of Stuttgart Police.
Through intensive investigations and in close cooperation with the Paris police, the French hooligans were found at the main train station and at various hotels in Stuttgart.
In order to prevent serious riots until the end of the Champions League match on Wednesday, the Paris hooligans were taken into custody until Thursday morning.
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