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Police Respond to Incidents Involving Kalmar HC Supporters in Södertälje

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Key Points
  • Police responded to fireworks set off outside Kalmar HC's hotel in Södertälje overnight Friday to Saturday.
  • Multiple supporters stormed a pub in central Södertälje where Kalmar HC supporters were present on Saturday afternoon.
  • Approximately ten police officers were visible at the pub scene according to media reports.

Police were called to multiple incidents involving Kalmar HC supporters in Södertälje on Saturday, March 21, 2026, according to reports from Barometern-OT and Expressen Sport. The first incident occurred overnight when several fireworks were reportedly set off outside Kalmar HC's hotel in Södertälje, prompting police response to the location. Later on Saturday, a separate incident unfolded when multiple supporters stormed a pub in central Södertälje where Kalmar HC supporters were present.

According to Barometern-OT, the publication received tips around 4 PM on Saturday and images showed numerous dark-clad individuals moving outside a pub in central Södertälje, with approximately ten police officers visible at the scene. Expressen Sport reported that the situation had become tense between Södertälje and Kalmar supporters ahead of Saturday's match, with a group of SSK supporters attempting to storm a pub containing opposing fans. One witness reportedly stated, 'It came 30-40 men rushing.

It came 30-40 men rushing. I got scared.

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