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Lok Leipzig Files Complaint After Cup Thrown at Zwickau Bus Driver

The club's main sponsor warned that repeated fan misconduct jeopardizes sponsorship, reputation and DFB licensing.

Overview

  • During the Regionalliga match that Zwickau won 2–0, a dirt-filled plastic cup from the Lok section struck FSV bus driver Stephan Mildner in the head, causing a cut that required treatment.
  • Club security identified a suspected middle-aged thrower, detained him and handed him over to police, according to statements from Lok and its sponsor.
  • Lok Leipzig has filed a criminal complaint against the alleged perpetrator, with legal and disciplinary outcomes pending.
  • Sponsor Robert Eckhold publicly condemned the incident and said such episodes make it harder to secure funding, recruit staff and navigate sensitive DFB licensing processes.
  • Lok apologized and credited Johanniter and its security firms for a swift response, and substitute driver Mariana took over Zwickau’s return journey.