Nati star Bril Embolo accused of making threats

Basel footballer Bril Embolo is due to answer before the Basel-Stadt Criminal Court in June. He is accused of threatening several people while leaving Basel in the early hours of May 27, 2018. This follows from the indictment, which was reviewed by the suburban newspaper “20 minutes”.

At that time there was a dispute, several people participated in it – including Embolo. According to the prosecutor’s office, he was traveling with two men. At about five o’clock they met with another group in Steinenvorstadt – a “verbal skirmish” ensued.

According to the indictment, Embolo “brought terror to the people.” So he told the people, “I’ll destroy you, don’t you know who I am?” He is said to have threatened two men with “I’ll beat you too, you son of a bitch.” bitch” and “I’ll kill you.”

Then the controversy escalated. His partner hit one of the men in the face, the victim had a broken nose. According to 20min.ch, the accused must also testify in court.

Neither Embolo’s management nor his lawyer commented on the matter. The accused are presumed innocent until a final verdict is reached. (Yes B)