Persib U-18 convoy attacked at KM 360 Batang, bus damaged
A media officer was injured, several suitcases were looted, and police are being urged to probe the attackers and security for the academy team.
The Persib Bandung U-18 contingent was attacked by a group of people at the KM 360 Batang rest area, Central Java, on Sunday night after an Elite Pro Academy match against Persis Solo in Yogyakarta. The incident damaged the team bus, led to reports that several suitcases belonging to officials and players were looted, and injured PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat Media Officer Pandu Persada and Ridwan from the academy team. During the chaos, Pandu and Ridwan were separated from the group when they were heading back to the bus from the restroom area. The bus then left first, while Pandu briefly took shelter at a tire repair shop in the rest area. Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan and I.League condemned the attack and urged police to investigate the alleged crime. The Bandung city government is also preparing a review of protection measures and psychological support for the young players.