Paderborn Riots: Crowd Chaos and Mayhem at Hansa Fans' Gathering
Following the disorderly behavior by Hansa fans during their team's 3-0 defeat at SC Paderborn on Friday evening, local authorities and the football club have addressed the incidents.
"With an alarming display of 'criminal energy', a limited assortment of visiting fans transcended the line, causing harm to innocent stadium attendees, extensive damage to property, and ultimately forcing the fixture to be abandoned," the joint statement from the club and Paderborn police concluded. Hansa's sports director, Kristian Walter, immediately distanced himself from the disturbances on the club's behalf following the match.
Repeated Disruptions
The 2nd Bundesliga encounter faced disruptions twice as referee Wolfgang Haslberger was forced to halt proceedings due to pyrotechnics being ignited within the visitors' section. According to police records, roughly 150 rowdy visiting supporters abandoned their designated standing area during the game, throwing various objects at security personnel and law enforcement officers.
"A total of eight stewards and twelve officers sustained injuries, with one policewoman requiring medical treatment for a head wound at a Paderborn hospital. Additionally, substantial damage was inflicted on the visitor's section due to destruction of property," the SCP and police statement added.
Unprovoked Attack
Just before the match's conclusion, a fan from Hansa managed to climb over a fence and assault a neutral spectator in the head, resulting in serious injury. The victim had to be transported to a hospital by ambulance. Post-match, there were no further incidents reported in the stadium area.
Red Card and Apologies
Hansa goalkeeper Markus Kolke, who was dismissed with a red card in the game, spoke with pay-TV station Sky, stating, "There was no need for such a response. So much can go wrong. I'm grateful no one was seriously harmed."
The police and SC Paderborn anticipated some fan protests due to potential DFL investors' involvement, but the events surpassed expectations, according to the joint statement.
Additional Insights
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, is the home of Hansa Rostock, a team competing in the 2nd Bundesliga soccer league.
- Along with details about the match, which saw Hansa Rostock lose 3-0, the Stern report did not provide specifics regarding any riots or significant incidents during the game.
- The article referenced in enrichment data did not provide any information relating to Hansa Rostock's 3-0 loss at SC Paderborn.
