After flares and bangers were thrown onto the field during the match between Hammarby and Djurgården at Tele2 Arena, the police chose to withdraw the public permit. .
Hammarby’s security officer Göran Rickmer has stated for SVT Sport that “the good cooperation did not really go forward” but also called it a “populist decision” in an interview with The evening paper.
The police understand Hammarby’s criticism but at the same time believe that they are responsible for security.
– From a national perspective, we see this as a rather serious situation. There were a lot of other opportunities for the organizer to take more responsibility and for example empty the zoo stand to remove the danger that had appeared, where we see that there was a risk of injury to the audience. It is life and health that are most important to us when we make these decisions, says Per Engström, section head of the police’s national operational department, and continues:
– The organizer was unable to take these measures and then we unfortunately have to dissolve this event.
Police: One person burned
According to the police, one person has received burns in connection with the incident.
– They (Hammarby) have failed in the security work and we cannot accept that, says Per Engström.
Watch the interview with the police in the player above.