European Championship round of sixteen - Police pull masked man from stadium roof in Dortmund
The man, who climbed under the roof of Dortmund's stadium during the German EM-Quarterfinals, was disguised and carried a larger backpack, according to video recordings.
The images published by the English newspaper "Daily Mail" show the man being arrested by the police. The police announced on Saturday evening after the game that he was a 21-year-old from Osnabrück. The police stressed that there was no danger to the spectators.
According to reports, the man climbed onto the roof of the stadium at 22:27 hours, that is, during the second half. The video recordings show that he climbed from the walkways under the stadium roof onto the roof trusses of the stadium construction. So far, there is no information available as to whether the 21-year-old wanted to endanger the stadium visitors, the police statement read.
Security concept questioned
Security forces reportedly approached the man after the final whistle and spoke to him. A helicopter also illuminated the stadium roof. In the published video, the spectator stands can be seen for a short time at the moment of the intervention, and according to reports, many spectators had already left the stadium at that time.
The incident raises questions about the security concept of the EM. There were frequent incidents during the group stage where spectators went onto the pitch to take photos with the players. The European Football Union UEFA referred to the police statement. "We have no further comment," the governing body told the German Press Agency on inquiry.
- The incident took place in North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically at Dortmund's stadium, during Germany's EM-Quarterfinals.
- Despite wearing a disguise and carrying a large backpack, the man's actions did not pose a threat to the soccer spectators.
- The Daily Mail published images showing the 21-year-old from Osnabrück being apprehended by the police on the stadium roof during the EM Quarterfinals match against an unspecified team.
- The man managed to climb onto the stadium roof at 22:27 hours during the second half of the game, using the walkways beneath the stadium roof.
- The incident has led to discussions about the security measures at the EM stadiums, as this is not the first time spectators have trespassed on the field or stadium structures during the tournament.
