A person has been detained upon his return to the UK following fan dysfunction in Gelsenkirchen forward of England’s opening Euro 2024 match towards Serbia.
The 39-year-old from Bolton was getting back from Germany when he was detained by officers at Manchester airport on Monday night beneath the Soccer Spectators Act 1989.
His passport has been retained by police and he’ll seem at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Courtroom on Tuesday June 18 for a Civil Soccer Banning Order Listening to.
Hassle unfolded in Gelsenkirchen earlier than England confronted Serbia of their first Group C fixture on Sunday.
The UK Soccer Policing Unit (UKFPU) stated an investigation crew would evaluation footage of the incident and “if any UK nationals have been involved, football banning orders will be sought”.
Mick Johnson, head of the UKFPU, has now confirmed a fan from the UK has been detained.
He stated in an announcement: “This action shows the breadth of the Euro 2024 football policing operation and demonstrates there are consequences for supporters who are intent on causing disorder.
“Any UK soccer supporter inflicting dysfunction in Germany which might be deemed an offence on this nation may face police motion upon their return.
“We are working with the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts, and where appropriate we will seek football banning orders to prevent perpetrators from attending future games both internationally and domestically.”
“German police will also take action against those who break the law, and this can include heavy fines and custodial sentences. We are working closely with our policing colleagues in Germany and have a team of UK officers deployed overseas supporting their operation.
“We would like followers who’re travelling to Germany to have a very good time, however please bear in mind to drink responsibly, respect the native tradition and do not put your self in peril.”
