According to police, the man who climbed under the roof of the Dortmund stadium during Germany’s European Championship round of 16 match was not carrying any dangerous objects. “According to initial findings, the 21-year-old wanted to, as in other places in Germany,take photos on the roof of the stadium”police said on Sunday. “He was carrying camera equipment in a backpack. At no point was there any danger to other people in the stadium.”
The police I currently rule out any political motivation. An investigation is underway on suspicion of trespassing.
On Sunday, the officers clarified their time information on the incident during the match between Germany and Denmark (2:0). “Since the police became aware of the situation in the stadium at 10:11 p.m., the police were able to observe the 21-year-old continuously and assess the situation at all times,” they said. “He did not pose any danger.”
At 11:44 p.m., after the end of the game, the man followed police instructions and was arrested by a special unit.
Referee informed the captains
The German and Danish players were informed about the man on the roof structure during the European Championship round of 16. However, the events had no concrete impact on the course of the game or the departure after the match.
As the German Football Association confirmed on Sunday, referee Michael Oliver reported the events to the captains of both teams before kick-off of the second half on Saturday evening.
Referee Michael Oliver in conversation with Ilkay Gündogan and Kasper Schmeichel.
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The English referee asked Ilkay Gündogan and Kasper Schmeichel to move to their half of the pitch after he himself had been advised to do so by a UEFA delegate. Pictures showed all three of them looking up towards the roof of the stadium. The match then continued without any noticeable disruption to the players.
Emergency services approached the man after the final whistle and spoke to him. A helicopter also illuminated the roof of the stadium. The published video briefly shows the spectator stands; at the time of the access, many spectators had already left the stadium.
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The European Football Union UEFA referred to the police statement on Sunday morning. “We have no further comment,” the umbrella organization said in response to a request from the German Press Agency.
The incident raises questions about the European Championships’ security conceptThere have been repeated incidents in recent days when spectators have come onto the pitch to take photos with the players. (dpa, Tsp)
2024-06-30 13:13:00
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