After football riots: Another trial over possible attempted murder of police officers

A second trial has begun at the Magdeburg regional court for the attempted murder of police officers in connection with riots at a football game. The 31-year-old defendant from Magdeburg is accused of throwing a paving stone weighing around five kilograms at a police officer from a distance of a few meters, according to a spokesman for the Magdeburg regional court. The policeman's helmet was destroyed by the throw.

The 31-year-old is said to have at least accepted that the throw could have resulted in fatal injuries. In its indictment, the public prosecutor's office is based on base motives for murder. The presumption of innocence applies.

According to the information, the defendant has been in custody since the beginning of March. He made use of his right to remain silent during the investigation.

It is the second trial for attempted murder in connection with the riots in the East Derby earlier this year. At the end of January, 1. FC Magdeburg and SG Dynamo Dresden met in Magdeburg in the second division game. During the half-time break there were riots around the stadium, behind the stands.

The first trial began in July. On the second day of the trial, the defendant admitted that he was one of many fans who threw objects at a police line. According to current plans, the process could end this month.