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Suspect Surrenders After African Gang Fatally Beats Swedish Fan at WC Fan Zone

  • Christian Zedig, a 32-year-old off-duty Swedish police officer, was fatally beaten while breaking up a fight at a World Cup fan zone in Copenhagen during the Norway versus Ivory Coast match.
  • Zedig suffered a fractured cervical vertebra and a brain bleed, underwent surgery, but died the following day.
  • A 31-year-old suspect of Congolese heritage, previously jailed for attempted murder, surrendered to police and is held in custody pending investigation.
  • Authorities confirmed Zedig's death and urged respect for his family's privacy during the memorial period.
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The incident took place on the docks on Tuesday on the margins of the Norway-Côte d'Ivoire game that was broadcast on a screen. A 31-year-old man went to the police on Friday and was placed in pre-trial detention.

·Paris, France
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Swedish man declared dead in Swedish media after World Cup violence, but Danish authorities have not confirmed the report.

·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Deadly violence at the World Cup public viewing event in Copenhagen (Denmark): The Swede Christian Zedig (32), police officer and father of two children, was attacked by an immigrant and fatally injured with kicks against his head. The suspect could be investigated. By Richard Schmitt Excess of violence in the football World Cup fan zone in Copenhagen: Christian Zedig was suddenly attacked by several fans of the African eleven during the World C…

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Aftonbladet broke the news in Stockholm, Sweden on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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