Tetouan authorities arrest 29 for hooliganism following the MAT - Raja match

Tetouan authorities arrest 29 for hooliganism following the MAT - Raja match
Sunday 25 February 2024 - 13:33

Tetouan authorities have arrested a total of 29 people, including 4 minors, for their alleged involvement in acts of violence and vandalisme that took place on Saturday, day of the football match between Maghreb of Tetouan (MAT) and Casablanca’s Raja, as part of the 21st day of the Botola Pro D1 Inwi competition.

The events caused material damage, while around 20 law enforcement officers were injured.

The scuffles began before kick-off, when fans were prevented from entering the Saniat Rmel stadium for without tickets. Rocks were then thrown at the police outside the stadium.

Several vehicles, including police cars, were also attacked. The injured victims, including five Raja supporters, were transferred to hospital.

Following the incident, authorities launched an investigation to identify other perpetrators.

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