Hertha Berlin is searching for 18 people who were involved in the clashes before the match against Schalke 04. The police has already identified nine suspects. The clashes took place in front of the East Curve, where the police usually does not intervene. 31 Berlin fans and 21 police officers were lightly injured. The police complained about massive fan violence. The fans, on the other hand, complained about a harsh police intervention and received support from the club. Hertha BSC stood behind their fans, who accused the police of covering up injured supporters. The club stated that the police's approach to fan violence had become increasingly confrontational and no longer de-escalating. The police allegedly received a tip that around 100 Hertha fans were masked and gathered. Additionally, a Schalke fan was allegedly attacked in front of the East Curve. Hertha fans wanted to prevent the police from entering the home area and allegedly attacked the officers - with bottle throws, but also with 'Wü