The firework thrown at VfL Bochum player Patrick Drewes during a Bundesliga match has sparked a heated debate. The perpetrator, a 28-year-old Union Berlin fan, has been sentenced to six months on probation. The incident occurred on December 14, 2024, during a match between Union Berlin and VfL Bochum at the An der Alten Försterei stadium in Köpenick. The firework, which was thrown by Marc P., a 28-year-old Union Berlin fan, hit Drewes in the head and caused a controversy. The Amtsanwaltschaft is confident that the firework was thrown by P. after he had consumed alcohol. P. was identified as the perpetrator through video footage of the match. The police found six firework on the field after the match, but only one of them hit Drewes. Drewes suffered a minor head injury and was treated ambulantly. He testified in court that he was not aware of the situation and was not able to respond. He also stated that he did not want to press charges against P. Drewes argued that he wanted to get back to his normal life and play football. P. was identified as the perpetrator through video footage of the match. The police found six firework on the field after the match, but only one of them hit Drewes. Drewes suffered a minor head injury and was treated ambulantly. He testified in court that he was not aware of the situation and was not able to respond. He also stated that he did not want to press charges against P. Drewes argued that he wanted to get back to his normal life and play football. P. was identified as the perpetrator through video footage of the match. The police found six firework on the field after the match, but only one of them hit Drewes. Drewes suffered a minor head injury and was treated ambulantly. He testified in court that he was not aware of the situation and was not able to respond. He also stated that he did not want to press charges against P. Drewes argued that he wanted to get back to his normal life and play football.