Tag: ENGLAND

World Cup: Six held in England’s win

NEW YORK, JUNE 19 -- Police arrested six people during England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup, including one for criminal trespassing, the German Press Agency (dpa) reported. According to the Arlington Police Department, officers also responded to two reports of fights inside AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, but no incidents resulted in arrests. Three people were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, one on suspicion of drunkenness and another on suspicion of trademark counterfeiting involving goods worth between US$2,500 and US$30,000. None of those arrested were British citizens, the team confirmed. Police said stadium staff usually deal with "unruly" spectators before requesting assistance from officers, adding that security staff often resolve incidents without police intervention. Drones were used to monitor the crowd and several officials circled the stadium perimeter on Segways hours before kick-off. The arrest for criminal trespass was made after witnesses alleged that many fans violated security and entered the venue without being checked. According to FIFA, they are not aware of any fans entering the stadium without tickets. Following too closely at a football match in the United Kingdom is now a criminal offence as thousands of ticketless fans stormed Wembley ahead of the Euro 2020 final. A life-threatening situation occurred when fans stormed Wembley Stadium, according to comments by Baroness Louise Casey. -- BERNAMA-dpa

NEW YORK, JUNE 19 — Police arrested six people during England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup, including one for criminal trespassing, the German Press Agency (dpa) reported. According to the Arlington Police Department, officers also responded to two reports of fights inside AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, but no incidents resulted in arrests. […]