Massive Manhunt for Bundesliga Riot Suspects in Gelsenkirchen – 69 Wanted Individuals

2024-04-23 14:57:10

Gelsenkirchen (NRW) – It is the biggest ever hunt for a Bundesliga game in Germany. The criminal police in Gelsenkirchen are looking for 69 suspects after serious riots in the Schalke arena last year.

Immediately after the final whistle in the match between Schalke 04 and Eintracht Frankfurt on 20 May 2023, the brutal clashes broke out. A Red Cross helper and several police officers were injured. At least 18 other people, mostly innocent bystanders, were also injured. A man and a woman had to be taken to hospital and operated on.

Now the police have it on their website the gigantic manhunt started after the chaos!

The Frankfurt Ultras started the rebellion

The riots began with… Frankfurter The Ultras climbed over the barriers of the away block towards the southern curve and immediately attacked the Schalke fans. So they would Schalke Ultras there to attack the Frankfurters again. Police spokesman Thomas Nowaczyk: “Only through a strong one Deployment of police forces Further attacks can be prevented. During the clashes, a DRK employee was injured when she was hit in the face.”

Already during the match, the aggressive Frankfurt Ultras showed what they were about, celebrating themselves as “European Cup winners of the 2023 riots”

Photo: picture alliance / Neundorf/Kirchner-Media

Then head of operations, Peter Both: “Anyone who has a banner with the inscription ‘European Cup winners of the 2023 riots!’ rolls out, shows what a child of spirit he is. Guests that no one needs!”

The Frankfurt fans involved were immediately attacked criminal case initiated, but the investigation was now also directed at Schalke supporters.

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Pyro children charge across the field

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143 suspects were identified

The incidents are well documented by surveillance cameras. The police set up a Soko after the riot. Nowaczyk: “A total of 212 trials were initiated for serious breach of the peace, grievous bodily harm, physical attacks on police and insults. To date, 143 suspects have been identified and appropriate criminal proceedings have been initiated.”

A search is now underway for 69 suspects with photos

As well as prosecuting crimes, the investigations allowed 23 violent criminals to be banned from the stadium.

Nowaczyk: “Based on the video recordings that were secured during the riots, a further 69 previously unknown persons are now wanted. Since other investigative approaches have been exhausted, the district court is responsible Ace – The publication has now been ordered at the request of the state attorney.

In addition to the mass brawl, there was also pyrotechnic noise in the stadium during the match

In addition to the mass brawl, there was also pyrotechnic noise in the stadium during the match

Photo: nordphoto GmbH

► Witnesses who Information about the suspects Contact the Gelsenkirchen police on the following telephone numbers: 0800-1103650 and 0800-1103651.

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