The masked person gave the reason for climbing onto the stadium roof during the Germany – Denmark match

The June 29 match between Germany and Denmark in the 1/8 round of Euro 2024 witnessed a security incident when security forces at Westfalen Stadium in Dortmund discovered a masked person climbing onto the roof area of ​​the stadium.

They continuously monitored the man with police drones and used helicopters to shine spotlights on the stadium roof and monitor the situation.

“There was no danger to anyone in the stadium,” Dortmund police said in a statement today. “The man then followed police instructions and returned to the walkway under the stadium roof and was arrested.”

The 21-year-old man told police that he climbed onto the stadium roof because he “wanted to take nice pictures” during the match. This person carried a camera in his backpack. Some previous information suggested that this person was carrying a gun, but police denied it.

Local authorities prosecuted the young man for illegal entry, but did not reveal his identity. This person has been released on bail while the investigation takes place. Investigators said the man from Osnabrueck, northeastern Germany, had climbed high-rise buildings in this country at least twice.

Bild Young men are following an online trend of climbing tall buildings without using safety equipment, filming the process and posting it on social media.

German police said they would discuss with UEFA, the organizer of Euro 2024, about how the young man entered the stadium and reached the roof area without being hindered. UEFA uses its staff to ensure security in and around the stadiums hosting Euro 2024 tournaments.

Germany won 2-0 against Denmark and advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. The match between the two teams was delayed for 25 minutes in the first half at the request of Denmark because of a heavy thunderstorm in the area.