Overview

• The incident occurred shortly after a youth football match in Nonnenhorn, Lindau district, when the losing team's trainer attacked the referee.
• Players of the losing team had insulted the referee immediately after the game, escalating tensions.
• The 45-year-old trainer struck the referee, tore his shirt, and caused minor injuries to his upper body.
• The assault was stopped when the opposing team's trainer intervened; the attacker later threatened the referee again before leaving the field.
• Police have launched an investigation into the trainer for intentional bodily harm, insult, and property damage, with the motive for the attack still unclear.