This is a case where the restaurant’s security guard was seriously injured.
The Judo Federation said on Thursday that the Finnish national team judoka is suspected of being assaulted in his free time. The suspected crime is under investigation by the authorities.
According to the Judo Federation, the suspected athlete has denied his guilt.
According to the association, the athlete has no obstacle to continue his sports career for the time being.
– We had a discussion about it. We think from many angles. Based on the information we received from the athlete and his lawyer, we considered that there is no obstacle to the continuation of his career for the time being, says the president of the Judo League Esa Niemi.
– It’s another matter if there is an indictment. Then the matter must be dealt with again. This information is only a matter of suspicion.
According to Niemi, according to the values and principles of judo, any kind of violent behavior is not acceptable.
– If there are suspicions of violent behavior, we consider it important that the matter is properly investigated in the official process and, if necessary, also in the disciplinary process within the sport. Although the Judo Federation is not a party to the case and we are not the subject of the investigation, we are ready to help clarify the matter with all the means available to the federation. However, it is also important to remember that basic Finnish rights include the presumption of innocence until the matter has been processed in accordance with the law, Niemi previously told Urheilu.
This is an act of violence that took place in the center of Helsinki on December 2. reported on the case last week. The president of the Judo Association, Esa Niemi, confirms to Urheilu that it is the same situation in the center of Helsinki.
According to the Helsinki police, the matter is being investigated as aggravated assault.
The order supervisor of the restaurant has been removing people who were in front of the restaurant. As a result, strong violence has been directed at the security guard.
The organizer received serious injuries in the situation.
To investigate the incident, the police arrested 4 people at the scene, 3 of whom were also detained. Those arrested have been released after questioning.