Eight IFK Göteborg supporters appeared in court on Monday for sabotaging emergency services. The defense argues the unusual charge does not apply in a football context. Their lawyer says prosecutors aim to set an example.
On Monday, eight supporters from IFK Göteborg appeared in Gothenburg District Court for suspected sabotage against emergency services. The charge, unusual in football contexts, involves disruptions to police, ambulances, or rescue services during a match or related events.
The defense contends that the accusation does not apply here. 'The unusual charge in a football context cannot be applied', according to the defense lawyers.
Lawyer Magnus Hedenberg, representing one of the accused, states: 'The trial has come about because police and prosecutors want to set an example.' The incident is linked to supporter activities around IFK Göteborg, but specific details of the sabotage are not publicly detailed in available sources.
The trial highlights tensions between football fans and authorities in Sweden, where similar incidents sometimes lead to stricter measures against hooliganism.