HANNOVER loanee Uffe Bech has launched an appeal against his £44,000 fine for biting an opposition fan.
The 25-year-old was charged with actual bodily harm following an incident that happened inside Hannover’s Niedersachsenstadion.
Following a game between Hannover and Schalke last August, Bech was reportedly attacked by fans from the visiting team in the VIP area of the ground.
His lawyer told Bild: “The player was sitting down when he was attacked from behind by a half-drunk Schalke fan.
“That man put a stranglehold on Bech’s neck.”
Bech is appealing the decision because he said he acted in self defence.
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The case will now be heard at Hannover’s district court on April 17.
Bech signed for Hannover on a four-year deal in 2015 from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland.
But he was limited to just 18 appearances in three years before moving to Greuther Furth on loan.
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