Hooligan held for vicious attack

14th May 2011

A football hooligan involved in the recent riots in Bydgoszcz is being detained for one month following an incident in which he kicked a TV cameraman.

According to TVN24, Legia Warszawa fan Daniel B. (20) was one of the supporters involved in the violent clashes after Legia’s defeat of fierce rivals Lech Poznan in the Polish cup final on May 3.

This week, the courts decided the hooligan would be held for one month for kicking the cameraman, an incident during which a TV camera worth PLN 150,000 was destroyed.

According to the courts, the assailant is being detained for two reasons; he poses a threat if left in public and that he might attempt to influence witnesses, leading to pro ...