FC Bayern fans caught in Gauting: Graffiti campaign on power boxes!

FC Bayern fans caught in Gauting: Graffiti campaign on power boxes!

Gauting, Deutschland - Lately, vandalism has attracted attention, not only in the big cities, but also in smaller communities such as Gauting in the Starnberg district. On Tuesday night, three men were caught on the illegal graffiti spray on power distribution boxes. Just like sueddeutsche.de reported, a resident alerted the police at around 0.30 a.m. A 19-year-old from Inning was arrested while two other people escaped. The arrested wore striking red and white color on its jogging pants and shoes and had spray cans with them, which suggested the connection to the active fan scene of FC Bayern Munich.

That night five distribution boxes in Unterbrunn were decorated with graffiti. The most striking piece was a large lettering in the colors of FC Bayern, which took an area of four to two meters and showed the initials of a ultra group. This fits into a larger image of increasing vandalism, which not only causes a stir in Gauting, but also in other communities such as Neubiberg and Ottobrunn.

The development of vandalism in the region

In Neubiberg and Ottobrunn, the mayors report a significant increase in property damage. Mayor Thomas Pardeller from Neubiberg announced that stickers on traffic signs are increasingly to be found and that the political messages are not neglected. Thomas Loderer from Ottobrunn, who speaks of a similar trend, sees it similarly. Graffiti, such as the lettering "Schickeria Munich" and "Südkurve Munich", testify to the rivalry between the football clubs FC Bayern and TSV 1860. [merkur.de] (https://www.merkur.de/lokales/muenchen-lk/neubiberg-ort29121/vereinliebes-artet-aus-kaucht-besht-vandalism- and-OttoBrunn-93629381.html) emphasizes that the local police have already announced reinforced patrols To stop vandalism.

The increase in vandalistic behavior is not limited to this region. A security report by the Munich police headquarters, which will be published at the end of March, is intended to increase ongoing alarm signals. And there are justified questions of how the police and football clubs can handle these challenges.

vandalism and the role of fans

Similar incidents are not unknown in the national area. According to [rbb24.de] (https://www.rbb24.de/sport/Bebtrag/2024/fussball-bundliga-fans-vandale-getha- Hertha-sc-burg-michanel-gabriel-fanprojekt-praeVerei), property damage in connection with football games is a widespread problem, especially for German Train, which bears high damage in the millions every year. The group dynamics and alcohol consumption among fans could often act as a trigger. While many experts are calling for more responsibility from fans, they also see the associations in the obligation to support preventive measures.

A good relationship between clubs and their followers is considered the key to reducing vandalism. The support of fan projects could help to motivate the fan base for a positive expression of your club love.

So it remains to be hoped that the current developments in Gauting, Neubiberg and Ottobrunn are not only a warning signal, but also stimulate sensitization to a more considerate coexistence. Because ultimately everyone benefits from a harmonious coexistence in which club love and respect are of great importance.