Hooligans in Stuttgart: Police raise the alarm about the risky game!

Hooligans in Stuttgart: Police raise the alarm about the risky game!

Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt– There was recently a police operation shortly before a highly explosive football game in the MHP Arena, when suspected hooligans from the Czech Republic were checked on their way to the game. The occasion was the Champions League encounter between VfB Stuttgart and Sparta Prague, which was classified as a risky game. In view of the previous threats and a tip from the Federal Police that there could be violent fans among the passengers, the coach was stopped by the officers on October 1, 2024 on Hahnemannstrasse.

Already at the beginning of the match day there were signs of provocation between the rival fan groups, which further alerted the police. When checking the bus, it became apparent that the situation was tense when officers found a balaclava on a 26-year-old man. This could be seen as part of violence equipment.

Provocations and resistance

The checks were not without incident. A 51-year-old fan of the visiting club resisted the law enforcement officers, which shows how explosive and sometimes escalating the atmosphere can be in such situations. There was also another shocking incident: a 60-year-old inmate showed the so-called “Hitler salute” during the check, a clear provocation and a sign of extremist sentiments.

These aggressive actions resulted in all three people involved being denied entry to the stadium. They can now also expect criminal consequences, which not only illustrates the intensity of the controls, but also the resolute attitude of the police in dealing with potentially violent fan groups. Such measures are necessary to ensure security during significant games and avoid escalations.

The match day incidents are not only worrying, but also shed light on the challenges security forces face at such major events. In this tense atmosphere, the prevention of violence is the top priority in order to maintain the security situation for spectators and to ensure that the game can take place. Actions already taken show how seriously the situation is being taken and provide an insight into police preparations for possible threats.

For more details on this incident and the safety precautions taken in such situations, we refer to the report from www.presseportal.de.