Suspected Murderers Of Serbian Fan Referred To Court

At least seven suspected of Serbian fan Marko Ivkovic, fan of Crvena Zevzda basketball team who was stabbed to death, were referred court in Istanbul.

After the long and intensive investigation to find murders of Ivkovic, at least seven people were taken under custody and referred to the court relating with the killing of Ivkovic, who stabbed to dead before the match which was played between Serbian Crvena Zevezda and Turkish Galatasaray Liv Hospital.

Suspected murderers including the murder suspect Kadir A were referred to the court after they underwent questioning at criminal Bureau Directorship.

Some 400 Crvena Zvezda fans were at the entrance of Galatasaray’s Abdi İpekçi Arena on the day of the match even though 50 tickets were allocated for the visiting side’s supporters on the request of their club. Officials of the İstanbul club did not allow the additional fans to enter and those who remained outside the venue later threw stones and firecrackers at a group of Galatasaray fans. The police arrived at the scene and intervened with pepper spray. According to the police, tension between the fans inflamed and 25-year-old Marko Ivkovic was stabbed to death.

Euroleague Basketball has asked for all information concerning the ongoing investigation from the Turkish authorities and both clubs. Euroleague Basketball President and CEO Jordi Bertomeu said in a statement: “Violence has no place in our game, at our arenas or anywhere near them. It’s just the opposite. Respect between rivals dedicated to the same ideals should bring us all together. That is why we organize and play sports. Today, we must all refocus on those ideals.”

Crvena Zvezda Belgrade dedicated the homepage of its website to the deceased and expressed its sorrow over his death. The Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports also issued a message offering its condolences to the victim’s family, Crvena Zvezda and the entire Serbian nation.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray coach Ergin Ataman had apologized for his earlier remarks over the incidents outside the Abdi İpekçi Arena. He had called the trouble-makers “terrorists.” In a statement issued on the club’s website on Saturday, Ataman said he did not know about the death of the fan when he delivered his previous remarks.

“I extend my condolences to Crvena Zvezda and its fans. I’m deeply saddened. Such a tragedy has no place in sports and normal life. I was not informed about the fan’s death during the post-game press conference last night [Friday],” he had said.

SHOT LIST
Friday, November 28, 2014 SOURCE CİHAN

-A suspected murderer is being left from the public security office

-Var of press members who direct some questions

-Suspected murderer is being gotten to the police car

-Var of Public Security Directorship Headquarter

-Leaving of police car

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