Unforeseen Occurrence in Allgaü - Underage Player Inflicts Wound with Knife During Football Match
In the Allgäu, there's word of a 13-year-old supposedly wounding an opponent with a blade during a soccer match. The incident unfolded in Burgberg, within the Allgäu district (part of Oberallgäu). As per a police spokesperson, a heated altercation ensued between the boy and a 16-year-old during the game.
The 13-year-old is claimed to have lunged at his opponent with the knife. His teammates swiftly intervened and managed to disarm him. The 16-year-old was reported to have suffered minor wounds to his arm, requiring medical attention at a clinic.
The authorities confiscated the weapon and transferred custody of the 13-year-old to his guardians. Initially, the specifics of the incident remained unclear. Consequently, the police initiated an investigation.
The specifics of the incident sparked widespread discussion among the local community, with some expressing shock and others questioning the motives behind the 13-year-old's actions. Despite the incident, other soccer matches in the Allgäu district continued as scheduled.
In light of the incident, the soccer association in the Allgäu district is contemplating implementing stricter guidelines and coaching sessions on sportsmanship to prevent similar incidents in the future.
