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.