Frankfurt am Main - Charges against 17-year-old after fatal punch
Following a fatal punch against a 15-year-old soccer player from Berlin, the public prosecutor's office in Frankfurt has brought charges against a 17-year-old player from the French club FC Metz. The charge against the teenager is assault resulting in death, as senior public prosecutor Diana Reichmann announced on Friday. The altercation took place during a youth tournament on Whitsunday (May 28) this year on a sports field in Frankfurt-Eckenheim.
According to the indictment, a brawl broke out on the pitch between the French and German players after the final whistle. First, the accused allegedly punched another player. A short time later, according to the indictment, he punched the 15-year-old in the neck, injuring an artery, among other things. One day later, the victim's brain death was diagnosed in hospital. The alleged batterer was already in custody at the time. According to Reichmann, the victim's death was due to negligence on the part of the attacker.
The trial will be heard before one of the juvenile criminal chambers of the Frankfurt Regional Court. Trial dates have not yet been set.
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- Following the incident in Frankfurt, calls for stronger measures against soccer-related violence and criminality have grown louder in Berlin and beyond.
- On Pentecost Sunday, a tragic incident marred the youth soccer tournament in Frankfurt, leading to the death of a 15-year-old player and bringing criminal charges against his 17-year-old opponent.
- The public prosecutor's office in Frankfurt has emphasized that the alleged assault should serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining order and preventing soccer-related criminality.
- After the 17-year-old defendant from FC Metz was indicted for assault resulting in death, his trial in Frankfurt's juvenile criminal chambers promises to shed light on the complexities of soccer violence and public safety.
- In response to the fatal punch in Frankfurt, soccer authorities have been under scrutiny for their role in addressing soccer-related criminality and providing a safe and enjoyable environment for players and fans.
- The indictment against the FC Metz player in Frankfurt has further fueled debates about the responsibility of soccer clubs, leagues, and governing bodies in combating criminality and fostering a positive soccer culture.
Source: www.stern.de
