Overview
- A large burst of pyrotechnics in Eintracht Frankfurt’s home stands delayed kickoff and sent fireworks onto the pitch during the match on May 16.
- Three spectators were hurt by the devices, including a woman who suffered severe burns that required surgery and another who sustained facial and hair burns.
- The Frankfurter Staatsanwaltschaft has opened investigations for suspected dangerous or serious bodily harm in three cases and has begun additional probes under the explosives law.
- Police say they are treating the incident as the work of three separate perpetrators and are carrying out measures to identify and locate those responsible.
- Pyrotechnic devices are widely banned at German stadiums and the probes could lead to criminal charges for individuals and further sanctions for those involved or for security lapses at the club.