NEWS UPDATE
Arrests made at Swansea City Game today
Three male youths have been arrested today (March 16) following separate incidents on the pitch at the Swansea v Manchester City game today.
A 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds have been arrested under S4 of the football offences act for encroachment onto the playing area and currently remain in police custody.
Police match commander Superintendent Steve Jones said: “The safety of supporters, players, officials and those who work these games is paramount. Those who invade the playing area are committing a criminal offence will be dealt with robustly and could face lengthy bans from all football matches.
“We will continue to work with the football club to prevent and deter this unacceptable behaviour from a very small minority continuing.”
