(Reuters) -German third division side Hansa Rostock apologised after a nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital having been injured in the club's pyrotechnics display following their home match against 1860 Munich on Wednesday.
The club said in a statement that pyrotechnic devices were used on the floodlight masts at Ostseestadion after the final whistle as part of a planned choreography following the 2-1 win over Munich.
During the display, a boy was injured and taken to hospital, while minor property damage also occurred. The police have since launched an investigation.
"We deeply regret this tragic incident. A full investigation is our highest priority, and we hope that the police can quickly and comprehensively determine the causes," club chairman Ronald Maul said on Thursday.
(Reporting by Tommy Lund in GdanskEditing by Toby Davis)
