Former Austrian National Team Player Martin Hinteregger Must Appear in Court

After a dispute with a fan, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has filed a criminal complaint against former Austrian national team player Martin Hinteregger for assault, according to a report in the Kleine Zeitung (Wednesday edition).

Verdict Against Former Austrian National Team Player Martin Hinteregger to be Decided on 19th February

The 32-year-old Hinteregger, who was then the coach of SGA Sirnitz, is alleged to have knocked a man to the ground last September. The man filed a criminal complaint against the footballer. Eyewitnesses are said to confirm Hinteregger's action. The former international, who is now on the verge of returning to the Bundesliga with Austria Klagenfurt, is accused of assault. The criminal complaint was filed with the Völkermarkt District Court, according to the report. The verdict is expected to be decided on 19th February. Hinteregger is presumed innocent. Hinteregger's lawyer, Arthur Berger, told the Kleine Zeitung: "After my client was provoked and insulted throughout the entire match, he unfortunately let himself be carried away to a push." Hinteregger is very sorry for the action. How seriously the affected fan was actually injured is to be clarified by an expert appointed by the court.

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