Rabat – Authorities in the Moroccan city of Casablanca have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of killing a man using a firecracker. The suspect is facing charges of beating and wounding leading to death.
Morocco’s Press Agency (MAP) quoted a “security source” as saying that members of the judicial police brigade in the Moulay Rachid district in Casablanca arrested the suspect based on “accurate data” provided by the General Directorate of National Territorial Surveillance ((DGST).
Initial investigation revealed that the victim got into a dispute with the suspect and two of his accomplices for reasons related to clashes between fanatical football fans, also known as Ultras.
The dispute developed into a physical fight between the victim and the 21-year-old suspect, with the latter, and his accomplices, assaulting the deceased using a firecracker.
The victim was taken to the hospital to receive medical care but he passed away from the serious injuries he had sustained.
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Local authorities managed to identify and arrest the 21-year-old suspect shortly after the incident took place, added the source, noting that they found two large knives in his possession.
The suspect is currently in police custody amid ongoing investigations to shed further light on the case, namely to identify and arrest his accomplices.
Firecrackers are commonly used by football fans in stadiums to create an atmosphere of celebration and excitement. However, they have been proven to be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly, as they can cause serious harm to anyone nearby.
