German police shot an axe-wielding individual who threatened UEFA Euro fans in the lead-up to the Poland vs Netherlands match.
After allegedly threatening officials and spectators at the Poland vs. Netherlands UEFA Euro 2024 tournament on Sunday, a man was shot and injured by German police. A significant police operation was sparked by the incident, and the attacker is currently undergoing medical attention for his wounds.
The individual threatened police during the UEFA Euro 2024 procession in central Hamburg with a pickaxe and an incendiary device, according to a police post on the social media platform X. The incident happened in the St. Pauli neighbourhood of the city. The Volkswagen Parkstadion in Hamburg will host the match between Poland and the Netherlands.
Hamburg was to host fan matches in the run-up to the UEFA Euro match. There was a parade for Dutch supporters at the time of the event. The person reportedly confronted fans as well, prompting the authorities to intervene, according to a story published by Goal.com.
According to recent reports, the individual threatened police officers with a pickaxe and an incendiary device, so the local police responded by using their rifles. “First reports indicate that someone threatened police officers by brandishing an incendiary device and a pickaxe. Then the police started using their weapons. The attacker sustained injuries and is presently undergoing medical attention, according to the Hamburg Police.
https://x.com/Icecolepalma/status/1802328255560548797
Netherlands and Poland denied training
Prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 match, Poland and the Netherlands were not permitted to practise on the newly constructed Hamburg stadium pitch. On May 19, the home team Hamburger finished their schedule, and in preparation for the UEFA Euro match, a new grass surface was ordered for Volksparkstadion. Ronald Koeman, the Netherlands’ coach, stated at the location, “We are not allowed to train here either, because of the bad quality of the pitch.” The UEFA said in a statement that the pitch is in good shape and that official training took place in the base camp of the relevant team to maintain the surface’s quality.
