Second division - Fan of Hansa-Rostock club faces charges following unrest in Paderborn.
On December 15, 2023, during a second division soccer match, a guy allegedly scaled a fence from the visitors' side and moved into the near-by home area. Apparently, he sneaked up to a rival fan standing on the upper step, watching the game. He reportedly shoved this fan so hard in the back that he tumbled headfirst over the seats in front of him, ending up unconscious a few steps down. Remarkably, the injured fan only suffered a bleeding wound, as stated. Initially, no court hearing has been scheduled for this incident at Paderborn District Court.
In the heated game where Rostock lost 0:3, football fans caused significant commotion. Police reports indicate that 38 people got injured, including several officers and security personnel. The rioters set off fireworks, hurled objects at the police, damaged restrooms, food and drink stands.
Violent outbursts by the spectators of this Baltic Sea-based club have landed them in the headlines before. Only a week prior, at the season finale and the relegation match, they once again made disturbing news. The football club has revealed plans to investigate the previous situations.
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- The public prosecutor's office in the District of Northwest Mecklenburg is currently investigating the incident involving the Hanseatic club fan who allegedly caused bodily injury to a rival fan during the Bundesliga 2 match between SC Paderborn and FC Hansa Rostock.
- Despite the intense rivalry between the two teams, the District of Northwest Mecklenburg in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and North Rhine-Westphalia both have strict rules against crime and excess during soccer matches to ensure the safety of all fans.
- This is not the first time FC Hansa Rostock fans have been involved in unrest, as they were also responsible for a riot during a relegation match in the previous season.
- The incident in Paderborn has brought attention to the need for stricter security measures in Bundesliga 2 stadiums, especially considering the close proximity of some seats and the potential for harm.
- Meanwhile, the District of Northwest Mecklenburg has expressed its support for the Public Prosecutor's Office's efforts to bring charges against the fan who caused the bodily injury, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order during soccer matches.
- The Public Prosecutor's Office in the District of Northwest Mecklenburg is also considering whether to apply charges against any other fans involved in the riot, which resulted in several injuries and damages to property.
Source: www.stern.de
