Chronicle Editor
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has now arrested 19 people in connection with the skirmishes at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday when Dynamos FC hosted Highlanders.
Several people were injured including four Police officers who were on duty as fans of both sides ran amok following a pitch invasion by alleged Bosso fans from the Soweto End.
Hooliganism reared it’s ugly head in the 38th minute when play was stopped as fans threw plastic bottles to the field protesting alleged biased officiating by referee Allen Bhasvi.
The situation eventually turned nasty as Soweto appeared to be descending on the Police forcing the law enforcers to retreat in what may believe saved the day.
Suspected Dynamos fans eventually joined the fray as their Highlanders counterparts retreated with Police behind them but a wave turned back and engaged in fights with the cops outnumbered.
Police are expected to arrest more as efforts to stamp out hooliganism continue.
In a statement on X last night ZRP said it is continuing with its efforts to account for all the suspects.
Online Reporter