German police investigate attempted manslaughter claims following Champions League match
German police have launched an investigation into attempted manslaughter after Galatasaray fans threw firecrackers at Borussia Dortmund supporters during their Champions League match on Tuesday night.
The referee had to the match, which Dortmund won 4-1, on two occasions due to pyrotechnics being thrown by the visiting supporters.
Two police officers were injured before the match following clashes with Galatasaray fans.
A statement from the German police said "massive firecrackers, flares and smoke bombs" were set off during the match by Gala fans and "pyrotechnics and ripped-up seats" were thrown into the area of the home fans and other spectators.
Police held the Galatasaray fans in the stadium after the final whistle to take their details.
"Among other investigations were those launched into attempted manslaughter, breach of the peace and breaking laws on explosives and laws on assembly," the statement said.