2023-12-05 14:45:00
On police orders, the mayor of Anderlecht took a strong decision in the hope of avoiding clashes between supporters of the two camps, this Thursday and this Sunday. The presence of glass bottles and cans in the coaches of Standard supporters who park in the parking lot reserved for them is prohibited. In other words: supporters won’t be able to drink beer on the way.
Here is the equipment found in a parking lot at the Anderlecht stadium and thrown by Liège supporters last season. ©DR
We saw it once more during the last Clasico in Sclessin: clashes between supporters of the two clubs became inevitable. Even at Anderlecht, there were serious incidents last season. On April 26 (2-2), the South Leaders of Anderlecht ignited the powder by throwing firecrackers towards the block of Standard fans, injuring 17 Liège supporters. The clash continued in the parking lot. Separated by a fence, the two camps threw projectiles at each other – especially bottles and cans – damaging six vehicles in the VIP parking lot.
Philippe Boucar, commissioner of the Brussels-Midi police zone, justifies the decision that was taken. “At the end of the two previous meetings at Parc Astrid, bottles were thrown over the fences. Result: vehicles damaged and police officers targeted. Do the supporters still know how to last the trip without drinking a beer? And besides, isn’t a supporter who is not soaked in alcohol more aware of the dangers posed by throwing bottles? However, I am not once morest having a drink without exaggeration. But I have a problem when we throw bottles at cars and at police officers. I know that it is the behavior of some supporters which generates restrictive measures for everyone. But what should I do? Let it happen without reacting?”
Note that the order does not specify the contents of the bottles and cans. It will therefore also be forbidden to bring glass bottles or cans of water or soda. Plastic bottles will be allowed. During searches, the police may confiscate glass bottles and cans.
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