German hooligans battle World Cup police
(AP)
Updated: 2006-06-15 07:49 Germany won 1-0 on an injury time goal from Oliver Neuville, effectively
ending Polish chances of reaching the tournament's second round.
A spate of hooliganism in Poland had heightened fears of violence and German
police stepped up their border patrols.
Police in Dortmund said they were prepared, trolling the crowds for known
troublemakers. Among those arrested near the stadium were four Polish men found
to have knives.
Under German law, people can be held up to 48 hours if police think they may
commit a crime.
Most Polish fans returned home directly after the match to avoid high hotel
costs in Germany. Around 7,000 attended the match, and thousands more made the
trip to Dortmund to support their national team from outside.
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