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German Fans Arrested After Officer Assault at World Cup

6/13/2026

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Police arrested two German men, aged 25 and 27, for assaulting a peace officer during the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Toronto.
The incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Friday when officers tried to remove a fan and were hit with thrown objects.
Two officers sustained slight injuries and received on-scene treatment.
Both suspects, members of a Bosnian fan group, are scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.

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Police arrested two German men, aged 25 and 27, for assaulting a peace officer during the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Toronto.
The incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Friday when officers tried to remove a fan and were hit with thrown objects.
Two officers sustained slight injuries and received on-scene treatment.
Both suspects, members of a Bosnian fan group, are scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.