Police arrest man for climbing onto roof of Dortmund's stadium during Germany's 2-0 win over Denmark at Euro 2024... after chasing and holding him down at gunpoint

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German police have arrested a man for climbing onto the roof of Borussia Dortmund's stadium during Germany's 2-0 win over Denmark in their last-16 clash at Euro 2024.

A masked man was seen making his way onto the roof following play being suspended in the first half due to a thunderstorm in the Dortmund area.

He was chased and held at gunpoint by police, and authorities have now confirmed he has been detained.

'The police have now been able to arrest the man. At no point was there any danger to other people,' a statement read.

'The police are still unable to provide any information about the man’s identity or his motive.'

Police split the crowd in a bid to chase down a supporter who made his way up to the roof at BVB Stadion Dortmund

The masked man walked along the beam just inside the roof after the final whistle on Germany's tie with Denmark

Reaching the corner, the man then attempted to climb into a different section of the roof. He has now been arrested

Police spokesperson Peter Bandermann reacted to the incident on Saturday night, saying: 'A person climbed onto the roof of the stadium at 10:27 p.m. during the game. Police officers approached to speak to the person and ensure a safe way back from the roof.

'A police helicopter illuminated the stadium roof for this purpose. No information can currently be given about the motive and identity of the man.'

Police had been forced to intervene after the final whistle on Saturday. Fans were still in the stadium after full-time, when the crowd were split by lines of police seeking to bring the supporter down from the roof beams.

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Footage captured by Mail Sport showed the man walking along a beam high above those below in the stands, many of whom were shouting at him to come down.

The man walked to the corner of the stadium's roof as police sought to catch up with him.

The police drew their guns as they chased him down in the rafters, with the man relenting at gunpoint.

He was later handcuffed and unmasked by the police as fans were evacuated from the stadium in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

While the man's motive is not yet known, the ease with which he was able to make it to the roof of the stadium will no doubt raise security concerns amid the European Championship.

Police in the rafters called out to the individual after pursuing him with their guns drawn

The man (left) later relented, walking back over to the police after repeat attempts to bring him over to them

The supporter was then unmasked and handcuffed as the stadium was swiftly evacuated

Last week, UEFA issued a statement which said security at host stadiums was set to be tightened up in the wake of a number of pitch invasions which have blighted the tournament - including six during Portugal's 3-0 rout of Turkey.

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German police were already on high alert ahead of the competition's first match two weeks ago with particular vigilance regarding terrorism, travelling criminals, and violent hooligans.

An article last month in German outlet BILD claimed that a total of 22,000 federal police will be deployed at borders, stadiums, public viewing areas, airports, railway stations and sensitive areas of the critical infrastructure every day.

There has also been a ban on police holiday for the duration of the tournament.

Ahead of the incident, the stadium had been filled with jubilant home support celebrating Germany's quarter-final qualification.

Julian Nagelsmann's side were forced to wait for their victory after the tie was suspended due to freak weather conditions including thunder and lightning, and escaped a scare at 0-0 after Denmark's would-be opener was chalked off for offside.

Minutes after VAR cancelled Joachim Andersen's effort, the player was embroiled in a handball incident at the other end of the pitch, winning Germany a penalty which Kai Havertz put away, before Jamal Musiala doubled the host nation's lead in the 68th minute.