Shock at the Praterstern

Service dog gets out of control during an operation

A video shows the wild scenes at Praterstern after the soccer match.(Bild: zvg/Krone KREATIV)

A dangerous "Hoppala" or deficiencies in training? When a service dog breaks loose during an operation and bites a man without orders (see video above), it doesn't reflect well on the Vienna police dog squadron. Insiders report explosive details and grievances within the department, but those responsible remain silent. 

After a soccer match, things tend to get heated, and the police had their hands full at the match between Austria and Turkey at the end of March. When a brawl broke out between fans at Vienna's Praterstern, the police dog unit was also called in for reinforcement.