The Romanian police have identified the individuals who tore down Székely flags in Székely region villages after the Romanian Superliga soccer match between FK Csíkszereda and Universitatea Cluj at the beginning of October — the Harghita/Hargita County Police Inspectorate told Maszol news portal on November 4, 2025.

According to the press service of the Harghita county police inspectorate, during the investigation the perpetrators were identified who tore down Székely flags in Etéd and Szentábrahám communes, as well as in the town of Szentegyháza. They are suspected of committing the crimes of vandalism and theft.

As stated, the investigation is currently being coordinated by the prosecutor’s office in Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely in order to clarify the exact circumstances of the crimes.

As previously reported, after the October 4 match played in FK Csíkszereda’s home stadium, fans of Universitatea Cluj, on their way home, tore down Székely and Hungarian flags in several settlements of  the region. Numerous short videos were made of the vandalism. Following complaints, the police began an investigation on suspicion of vandalism, incitement against a community, and incitment to hatred.

Source: Maszol

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