Hannover 96 ultràs face trial over violent scarf theft from rival fan
Three men linked to Hannover 96’s ultràs fan scene will face trial next year over the theft of a football scarf. The case centres on an incident after a match in March 2024, where prosecutors claim the scarf was violently snatched from a supporter of SV Wehen Wiesbaden. The trial at Wiesbaden District Court is set to begin on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
The defendants—Kevin S., Marvin G., and a third unnamed man—are all active members or close associates of Hannover 96’s ultràs groups, specifically 'Hannover Ultras' or 'O.U.F.' (Ostkurve Ultras Fiesels). According to court documents, the incident unfolded on March 9, 2024, after a match involving SV Wehen Wiesbaden.
Prosecutors allege that two of the men approached a fan and demanded his SVWW scarf. When the victim refused, one defendant reportedly tore it from him with force, causing pain. The pair then took the scarf back to their fan bus and passed it to the third man for disposal. During a police search, officers found the scarf hidden under the third defendant’s jacket, wrapped around his neck. The two accused of the theft face charges of joint robbery and grievous bodily harm, while the third is charged with handling stolen goods. Authorities believe the scarf was intended as a trophy for the Hannover 96 ultràs scene.
The trial will examine the events of March 2024 and the roles of each defendant. If convicted, the men could face penalties under German law for robbery, assault, and handling stolen property. The case highlights tensions between rival fan groups and the legal consequences of match-related violence.
