The German police had to intervene after a series of events which tarnished the sporting spectacle. In Gelsenkirchen, Serbian, Albanian and English ultras fought a pitched battle, while in Hamburg, an individual threatened a group of people and was killed by special forces agents.
The Eurocup launched football, but also problems. While the continental competition is having a great day, the sporting spectacle has been marred by a series of violent events.
Early in the morningHamburg police shot dead a man armed with an ax and an incendiary device.
The German press reported the situation, which occurred in the central San Pauli district, a kilometer from a fanfest packed with Dutch fans, who were hoping to watch their team’s debut against Poland.
“There is currently a major police operation in San Pauli. According to initial information, a person threatened the police with an ax and an incendiary device. », reported the police institution on its social networks.
According to a witness told local media Hamburger Morgen Post, The attacker left a food establishment with a pickaxe. All this while he was shouting and pointing at a group of people. That’s when the police intervene. First, with pepper spray. A police officer then pulled out a gun and fired an emergency shot in his direction.
Given the refusal to hand over the weapons he had, including a Molotov cocktail, and the attempted attack on the police, the attacker was shot six times. He was injured in the legs and the incident did not escalate further.
Fights between fans
The day was also marked by a clash in the streets of Gelsenkirchen. German city where Serbia will make their debut against powerful England.
There, The police had to intervene after a series of street fights between Serbian, Albanian and English supporters. Security forces were already prepared to confront radical groups anticipating their participation in the Euro.
According to German media, several clashes took place. The Serbs fought there against the Albanians and the Serbs against the English.
One occurred at a bar, where one side ambushed another who was eating. There, a pitched battle began, during which chairs, tables and bottles were thrown, and which could only be stopped after the intervention of the police.
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Source: Latercera

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