During the Germany-Denmark match in the 1/8 round of Euro 2024, a 21-year-old man was arrested by police after climbing onto the roof of the Westfalen Stadium in Dortmund. The man, wearing a mask, claimed he wanted to take beautiful photos during the game. Security forces used drones and helicopters to monitor the situation and ensure everyone’s safety.
The initial reports suggested that the man was carrying a gun, but police denied this claim. He was found to have a camera in his backpack and told police that he climbed onto the stadium roof to take pictures. Local authorities have prosecuted him for illegal entry and released him on bail while an investigation continues.
It has been revealed that this is not the first time the man has climbed high-rise buildings in Germany. German police are planning to discuss with UEFA, organizers of Euro 2024, how he was able to enter the stadium and reach the roof area without detection. The match between Germany and Denmark was delayed for 25 minutes due to a thunderstorm in the area. Despite this security incident, Germany won 2-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
