Police detained several individuals involved in a brawl at the Mosheva Stadium in Petah Tikva, according to a report by journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). The investigation is ongoing.
Police in Petah Tikva detained several individuals Wednesday evening following a brawl that broke out earlier at the Mosheva Stadium during a Toto Cup match between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya. The detentions were reported by N12 journalist Ben Goldfriend. The incident is under investigation.
The brawl, which erupted before the match, first came to light at 21:51 Jerusalem when reports emerged of a confrontation between security guards and fans. Within minutes, video evidence showed an usher allegedly striking a fan with an iron bar, and another individual throwing a chair. The fan was evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in moderate-to-mild condition, with witnesses reporting that fans had hurled racist remarks at ushers. Three ushers were arrested in connection with the incident. The club later issued a statement wishing the fan a speedy recovery and emphasizing that "the blood of the fans is not free," while confirming the matter is under investigation.
The match was a Toto Cup fixture between Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya. The stadium in Petah Tikva is a central venue for local soccer.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released regarding the identities of the detained individuals or the charges they may face. The condition of the hospitalized fan has not been updated.
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