Uncovering the Ultra Uprising at Eintracht's Match Against Stuttgart
Recent Developments Regarding the Riotous Behavior at Eintracht's League Game (1:2) on Saturday Evening
The Frankfurt police's special command unit ("SoKo2511") has disclosed preliminary findings from its investigation into the commotion.
Shocking Statistics on the Scuffle Chaos in the North-West Curve
According to the police, an astonishing 59 stewards and 57 officials suffered injuries during the tumultuous brawls. This totals over 100 individuals, who endured injuries such as bruises, cuts, injuries to the eye and respiratory tract, and a torn tendon or at least one fracture. Eight officers required hospitalization for their wounds.
Up to this point, details regarding any injured spectators unrelated to the disorder are yet to emerge. The police request that anyone affected reach out immediately.
Nine Ultra Supporters Detained for Various Offenses
Nine individuals were apprehended for breaching the peace, aggravated breach of the peace, assault, grievous bodily harm, and assault. Each was released on the same night.
What Sparked the Unrest?
Police explained in a press release that a supporter of Eintracht Frankfurt physically assaulted an event organizer employee by punching him in the face inside Block 40. This employee was tasked with assessing security procedures and had previously detained an individual without a valid ticket. Once police officers arrived at Block 40, they were promptly confronted with physical aggression.
Analyses of video footage suggest that between 300 and 400 members of Frankfurt's high-risk fan base, many of them dressed in masks, participated in attacks in the area behind the north-west curve.
The Police Response
Police responded to the assaults with pepper spray, batons, and "light physical force". Eintracht supporters attacked the officers with punches, kicks, thrown bottles, flags, and iron bars (both light and heavy).
A massive police presence was maintained at the stadium and nearby areas, supported by forces from Rhineland-Palatinate. This was expected due to the high-risk nature of the match.
A Mystery Unraveled: The Fog Cloud
Video footage reveals that Ultra supporters sprayed the police with fire extinguishers located near the fan block entrances. This accounts for the enigmatic fog cloud that wafted into the stadium.
Criticism of the Police Action
The Frankfurt fan charity, "Der 13. Mann", claimed that the police response was disproportionate, affecting uninvolved spectators, including children, with irritant gas. The club's stance on the rioting remains unclear beyond their initial statement from CEO Reschke, who mentioned that no stone would be left unturned.
