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HSV Fans Accused of Violence During Train Incident Near Hannover

Police halted an ICE train on May 3 after Hamburger SV supporters allegedly assaulted staff and attempted to force entry into the onboard bistro.

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Der ICE wurde in Hannover gestoppt. Beamte der Bundespolizei sperrten den Bahnsteig ab (Symbolfoto).
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Zwei Einsatzkräfte der Bundespolizei stehen vor dem Hauptbahnhof in Hannover.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on May 3 during an ICE train journey from Darmstadt to Hamburg following HSV's 4:0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98.
  • HSV fans reportedly tried to forcibly enter the train's bistro near Hannover, allegedly assaulting and threatening staff who then retreated for safety.
  • The train was stopped at Hannover Hauptbahnhof at 19:15, where police identified the involved individuals and secured the area.
  • Two men, aged 22 and 30, are under investigation for bodily harm, while nine others, aged 20 to 35, face charges for insults.
  • After identity checks were completed, the fans were permitted to continue their journey to Hamburg.