"A Bayern employee (a supporter liaison officer) was attacked by a group of 1860 Munich hooligans last weekend, after Bayern's basketball game against Oldenburg, together with his wife. According to the police report, he was attacked by five men, approximately 20 years old, wearing blue neck gaiters. The target of the attack was the employee's banner, well-known within the fan scene, bearing the inscription "Red Munichs." He was kicked repeatedly, and a person who rushed to help was pushed onto traffic."
"The attack is seen as retaliation for an attempt by Bayern fans a few weeks ago to steal the banner of the 1860 Munich ultra group "Blue Vikings." During the incident, an 1860 fan was beaten up, but he was not in possession of the banner. Banners are considered sacred within the Ultras scene, and stealing them is a major coup for the opposition."
"Experts now fear an escalation if the stolen "Red Munichs" banner is displayed by 1860 Munich fans in the stadium in the coming weeks. The incident centers on banner theft and retaliation between fan groups, with violence used to punish perceived slights and to gain status through possession of ultras banners."
A Bayern supporter liaison officer was attacked by five men after a basketball game against Oldenburg, with his wife present. The attackers targeted his well-known banner marked “Red Munichs.” The officer was kicked repeatedly, and a person who tried to help was pushed into traffic. Police reported the attackers were about 20 years old and wore blue neck gaiters. The attack is viewed as retaliation for an earlier attempt by Bayern fans to steal the 1860 ultra banner “Blue Vikings.” An 1860 fan was beaten during that earlier incident but was not carrying the banner. Ultras treat banners as sacred, and experts fear escalation if “Red Munichs” is displayed in upcoming matches.
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