Vandalism in the sports park: Erding Bulls suffer from destruction!

Vandalism in the sports park: Erding Bulls suffer from destruction!

A new incident of vandalism in the Gerd-Vogt-Sportpark causes great excitement in Erding. Hans Eicher, the volunteer of the Erding Bulls, comments Merkur his displeasure about some groups that the sports park use as a preferred meeting point. Between Monday evening and Tuesday evening, unknown people devastated the changing room container of the Erding Bulls. The door of the container, according to Eicher, has occurred, even though it was open. Extended boxes and other damage testify to a real shard heap.

In the past, the sports park had to repeatedly endure trouble with vandalism. So there were recently reports that two soccer goals were damaged and seven goal nets were torn. The entire property damage amounts to an estimated 3,500 euros. The city is concerned whether the planned measures - such as higher fences - actually have the desired effect, because Mayor Max Gotz is skeptical. He explains that the fences probably do not serve as an obstacle to the perpetrators, which rather have the focus on the garbage caused and the destruction.

repeated incidents

The incidents in the Gerd-Vogt sports park are not isolated. In the past, serious damage has also occurred in the Grasbrunn sports park. In October, strangers had driven the soccer field with a vehicle and left deep furrows in the lawn, which resulted in a damage effort of at least 2,000 euros. Such incidents make the sports area unplayable for months. Mayor Klaus Korneder was dismayed and emphasized that the community regularly invests in the care and expansion of the sports park.

A criminal complaint has already been filed with the police to stop the teafood. Affected citizens are called to report suspicious observations. The police also started the investigation and are looking for witnesses. However, no connection to graffiti vandalism has yet been found in other public buildings. The need to actively prevent vandalism and maintain the joy of sport could not be more urgent. Information on vandalism prevention can be found on 180-icherheit.de

It remains to be hoped that the focus will return to the joy of sport and the community spirit instead of being overshadowed by such destructive deeds. Our sports fields are places of encounter and should be respected by everyone.