Authorities probe field incursion during Dynamo Dresden versus Hertha Berlin encounter

Trouble erupted shortly after the start of the game on Saturday, as supporters from both the home and visiting ends fired off pyrotechnics several times, according to a police report.

Sections of the crowd spilled onto the pitch, which forced officers to step in, divide the fans, and regain control of the space. The fixture continued following a 20-minute halt.

The Dresden authorities have launched over a dozen probes into violations including disturbing the peace, serious assault, vandalism, verbal abuse, and bogus tickets, the report added.

Officials at Dynamo Dresden voiced strong dismay at the disorder witnessed inside the Rudolf Harbig Stadion, as financial chief Stephan Zimmermann issued regrets to those fans caught up innocently.

Our fixtures at home build a reputation for special vibes. Sights such as the ones from last night simply will not do, and they harm our team as well as the broader landscape of German football, he noted in a Sunday release.

Hertha Berlin claimed a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a strike from Marten Winkler in the 80th minute, positioning the Berlin outfit sixth in the Bundesliga 2 table with Dresden sitting in 15th spot.