Eight England fans were arrested in Munich on Tuesday evening ahead of their Nations League match against Germany for pulling off the Nazi salute in Munich
Supporters are accused of saluting Nazis and singing anti-German songs during the Second World War.
According to local authorities, one arrest resulted in the destruction of a hotel room.
Despite declaring that they were motivated to redeem their damaged reputation. A number of Three Lions fans were detained on Monday.
England Fans Make Nazi Salute And Sing Ten German Bombers In Munich Ahead Of UEFA Nations League Match vs Germany, Video Viral
The video of the entire incident can be seen here.
7 England fans have been arrested in Munich in relation to alleged public order offences, including abusing German police, Nazi salutes and having possession of a pyrotechnic in a hotel room. pic.twitter.com/fvkZyJGoN2
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Three of them were arrested for making Nazi salutes, while another fan allegedly caused a 2,000 euro (ÂŁ1,700) damage to his hotel room after letting off a flare.
Four more people were arrested for acts such as disrespecting police officers and urinating in public.
Many of the violent thugs were required to pay a ÂŁ170 deposit – the local version of an on-the-spot fine – while two of the troublemakers who were unable to pay the money were taken before a district court.
Prior to the match at the Allianz Arena, German authorities dispatched 700 police officers to boost security.
England was only given 3,466 seats, but thousands of Three Lions fans were able to get tickets in the 70,000-seater stadium’s home sections.
880 known troublemakers have surrendered their passports ahead of the match, and there are currently 1,122 banning orders in place.
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As huge groups of fans carrying England replica shirts and brandishing flags sung in the warm German sunlight. Some bars in the city closed early on Monday due to an influx of customers.
After reports of out-of-control situations among some supporters, other bars remained closed on Tuesday.
On Monday, police were alerted to a “brawl” involving 30 to 50 England fans. But police said it had dispersed by the time armed officers arrived.
There were fears of more brawls in the hours leading up to kick-off on Tuesday. A Munich police official clarifying that they would only be able to prevent England fans from entering the home end if there was a risk of disruption.
Thankfully, the game went over without a hitch. With Harry Kane scored his 50th England goal from the penalty spot to win a late point in a 1-1 draw.
On Monday, England manager Gareth Southgate urged supporters to be kind.
“I think we know what the spotlight is going to be on right now because of the landscape,” he said.