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Bern police investigation into stadium pyrotechnics

Overview

Authorities in Bern are conducting a multi-stage public manhunt to identify four suspects involved in pyrotechnic incidents at the Wankdorf stadium. The incidents, which occurred during a June 2025 football match, involved the ignition of hand flares and firecrackers within a crowd, creating a risk of serious injury to bystanders.

Following an investigation of video footage, the Bern-Mittelland regional prosecutor ordered a phased identification process. On September 10, 2026, the Bern Cantonal Police released obscured images of the suspects to solicit public leads. If no information is provided within one week, authorities plan to publish unmasked photographs on September 17, 2026.

Entities

Bern Cantonal Police · Zurich Cantonal Police · Bern-Mittelland Public Prosecutor's Office · FC Biel-Bienne · FC Basel

Timeline

2 days ago

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Sources

kantonspolizei.ch · polizei.news · schweiznews.ch · sportharvester.com · tsri.ch