Police chief after riots: "Excess unacceptable"
Frankfurt Police Commissioner Stefan Müller has strongly condemned the riots at the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart and announced further consistent action. "I was very shocked by the images. Such an excess of violence is unacceptable", said Müller on Monday in Frankfurt at a specially convened press conference, at which the public prosecutor's office was also represented. In total, more than 200 people were injured in the riots, including more than 100 fans and more than 100 police and stewards. The fans criticized the operation as completely disproportionate and excessive.
"There is no right to a lawless area. The Frankfurt police will not allow such a thing", Müller made clear with a view to the future. A special commission has already been set up. Around 50 people are investigating. The police chief added: "The violence is grossly disproportionate to the occasion. There was obviously a discharge here that may have built up over several months." This was also caused by alcohol.
Müller rejected this. "The pictures speak for themselves," said the police chief, referring to barriers and fire extinguishers thrown by the other side. With a view to the Conference League match this Thursday (21:00) against PAOK Thessaloniki, Müller said: "At the same time, we are of course preparing for next Thursday's match. We will approach the game with the necessary professionalism and composure. But we also expect the same from the problem fans." It is a "Frankfurt problem that has nothing to do with special events at other league locations".
The riots at the Eintracht Frankfurt vs. VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga match involved a significant amount of violence, with more than 100 fans and 100 police officers and stewards being injured. This excess of violence was strongly condemned by Frankfurt Police Commissioner Stefan Müller, who stated that there is no right to a lawless area and the Frankfurt police will not tolerate such behavior. The investigation into the riots has already begun, with around 50 people being involved.
Source: www.dpa.com
