Sena Madureira stadium riot leads to arrests and pepper spray use

A riot broke out at Marreirão Stadium in Sena Madureira during a Copa da Floresta football match on Saturday afternoon. The disturbance led to chaos in the stands, forcing spectators, including women and children, to flee the area.

Military Police from the 8th Battalion intervened to restore order, utilizing pepper spray to disperse the crowd. The use of the chemical agent affected various bystanders in the stands. Preliminary reports suggest the conflict may have been triggered by dissatisfaction with a match result, though official confirmation is pending.

At least three men were detained following the intervention and taken to the Sena Madureira Civil Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities have not yet released official details regarding the specific cause of the fight or any confirmed injuries.