Three suspects arrested after threatening teenager and stealing his scarf in Debrecen

A 16-year-old boy was threatened and robbed of his supporters’ scarf in downtown Debrecen after being confronted by three individuals, police have reported.

The teenager contacted the police early yesterday afternoon, reporting that three people had surrounded him and taken his scarf. He was able to provide detailed descriptions of the suspected perpetrators, allowing officers to apprehend all three within less than an hour.

According to the investigation, the suspects, who are residents of Budapest, approached the boy in the city centre. One of them threatened him and demanded the scarf, which was sticking out of his pocket. Fearing the threat, the teenager handed it over before the group walked away.

Police later discovered that the suspects had set fire to the scarf nearby, stamped on it and eventually thrown it into a rubbish bin.

Investigators questioned all three individuals on suspicion of robbery committed jointly by a group and subsequently placed them in criminal custody.

In a statement, police emphasised that sport should be about passion, solidarity and fair play, and that violence has no place in sporting events under any circumstances.

They added that respectful support and respect for others are in everyone’s interest, stressing that all participants have a responsibility to help maintain a safe sporting environment. Police also pledged to continue working to prevent violence and identify those responsible for offences that threaten the safety of sporting events.