A distressing incident involving football fans in Dublin has drawn widespread condemnation after two tourists were reportedly assaulted. Carly Clarke, a photographer from Eastbourne, and Stephen Lovell-Davis, a 70-year-old photographer from London, were in Dublin for a photography exhibition when they encountered a group of FC Schalke 04 supporters parading through the city center. The event took a violent turn when one fan attempted to grab Clarke’s camera, leading to a physical altercation. Lovell-Davis intervened but was pushed to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head. The incident occurred on Abbey Street on Saturday, October 11, as approximately 2,000 Schalke fans traveled to Dublin for a friendly match against Bohemians, which ended in a 3-2 loss for the German club. FC Schalke 04 released a statement condemning the actions of some of its supporters, describing the incidents as ‘completely unjustifiable’ and vowing to investigate rigorously. The club emphasized that such behavior ‘overshadowed’ what was intended to be a positive trip and expressed sympathy for the victims. Lovell-Davis, who sustained bruises and cuts, described the attack as ‘disappointing’ but noted that it was the actions of a ‘small minority.’ He also thanked three Irish women who assisted him after the assault. Both tourists have since returned to England, and the Irish police, An Garda Síochána, are investigating the alleged assault. The club has initiated an internal review and pledged to take appropriate action against those responsible.