European Football Championship - Fight after public viewing event - two men injured
A teenager is accused of assaulting two other fans after a Public-Viewing event of the UEFA European Championship in Kaufbeuren, Ostallgaeu district. Both victims were injured on a Friday, one of them was taken to the hospital with a head injury, according to a police statement. The statement does not reveal their names or nationalities.
Initial investigations suggest that the 17-year-old was disturbed by another fan waving a large flag. The police did not provide further details about the flag at first. The altercation started as an argument, then the teenager allegedly knocked down the man and stomped on him. He also punched another young man who tried to help the injured person, according to the statement.
The teenager managed to escape but was later arrested by the police in the city center. A breathalyzer test showed a reading above the legal limit of 0.05% alcohol in his breath. He is now facing a charge of grievous bodily harm.
- The incident occurred in the vibrant city of Kaufbeuren, situated in the beautiful district of Ostallgäu, a region well-known for its connection with SWABIA in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.
- The UEFA European Football Championship, a prestigious event in the world of Soccer, had brought thousands of men from across Europe to Bavaria, creating a lively atmosphere in cities like Kaufbeuren.
- The police in Kaufbeuren have been consistently maintaining vigilance during public-viewing events to ensure the safety of fans, especially during major tournaments like the European Football Championship.
- Despite the ongoing European Football Championship, incidents of Crime remain a concern for the local authorities in Bavaria, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures in such events.
- The 17-year-old, who was later arrested for his role in the assault following a UEFA European Championship public-viewing event in Kaufbeuren, faces stern consequences for disrupting the peace and containing potential hostility in the sports arena.
