Split police detain football fans over antisemitic chants before match

Police in Split, Croatia, have begun detaining people suspected of antisemitic chanting before Hajduk Split's match against Ajax Amsterdam. The investigation concerns suspected incitement to hatred and violence.

The supporters' march took place on October 15, before the game. Croatian broadcaster HRT reported that police had identified at least ten people being investigated over the chants.

Flares were lit during the second half at the stadium. Smoke forced the match to be interrupted.

Separately, RIA Novosti reported around 30 arrests over violations involving pyrotechnics and equipment for supporter fights.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic condemned the antisemitic slogans and called for those responsible to be held accountable.