Agitators of Hungarian origin accused of giving the Nazi salute
At the high-risk clash between Germany and Hungary, several illegal activities surfaced, such as the exhibition of Nazi salutes and destruction, leading to a congestion in the tunnel. The authorities, particularly the Stuttgart police, took a decisive action, including "risk mitigation" with rowdy fans - and concluded positively.
During the EM group match between Germany and Hungary (2:0) on Wednesday night, the Stuttgart police reported a largely peaceful event, with only 30 criminal complaints lodged, covering offenses like physical assault, explosive violations, and the display of Nazi salutes by Hungarian supporters. The match was categorized as a high-risk match by both the authorities and UEFA.
"Our tactic of proactive risk management and concentrated presence was executed effectively. We successfully thwarted German hooligans from violent outbursts during the game," stated Operations Leader Carsten Höfler. The Hungarian hooligan group was also kept under watch.
However, one incident disrupted traffic flow. A German fan, along with others on a bus, wrenched cables from the ceiling while passing through the Schwanenplatztunnel. The tunnel leading to Bad Cannstatt had to be momentarily shut down. The police apprehended the culprit at the stadium and temporarily detained them.
German Hooligans Armed with Non-lethal Weapons
Approximately 60 German hooligans were controlled by the police shortly after 6 pm. During the search, non-lethal weapons and disguise materials were discovered in the possession of twelve individuals. Consequently, a warrant was issued for seizure to prevent violence. Around 5000 German fans arrived at the stadium from Stadtgarten, and through robust police presence and city checks, no significant incidents were reported.
Approximately 8000 Hungarian spectators, including hooligans, staged a fan march towards the stadium over Cannstatter Straße. The song "L'Amour Toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino, previously twisted at the Sylt Riot, was sung repeatedly by fans known for their right-wing, conservative, nationalist, and in part right-extremist views. Moreover, a banner with the slogan "Free Gigi" was raised multiple times.
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Amidst the chaos, right-wing extremist Hungarian hooligans were spotted leading the fan march, singing provocative songs and displaying a banner with the slogan "Free Gigi." The Stuttgart police closely monitored their activities to prevent any escalation.
In response to the incidents involving Hungarian hooligans, the German authorities increased security measures for the upcoming matches, especially for the National soccer team, to ensure a safe and peaceful competition.
