Three men shown after the Graz football match

More than a year after a soccer match in Graz, investigators have now found three suspects who fought against police barriers and used pyrotechnics on the front court of the stadium – game. An officer was hit in the head by a projectile and was seriously injured despite wearing a protective helmet. Three men who live in Graz and the surrounding area have now been reported, the police said on Saturday.

SK’s home game took place on the national holiday in 2023 Storm Graz the face Atalanta Bergamo Instead of. There were riots on the forecourt of the stadium as the emergency services separated the fans with barrier chains. “In addition to several projectiles and the prohibited use of pyrotechnic materials, several attempts were made to resist the power of the state,” the police said.

An extensive investigation has now led to three suspects: The men, aged 28 to 38, have already been questioned. They did not admit to the degree or even the charge that they were against the authority of the state and serious physical harm. You may have to answer in criminal cases. An official stadium ban should also be investigated.

This case shows how regularly Graz police deal with acts of violence at football matches, the broadcast said. In addition, the Scene-Typical-Violence-Sport investigation group was established in 2024. It has already solved several crimes. (APA)