"This new legislation is already having a real and immediate impact. Previously, there were no specific criminal penalties for those trying to enter the stadium without a ticket, placing significant pressure on our crowd safety teams."
"These cases send a clear message that any attempt to gain unauthorised access to football matches will not be tolerated and will result in firm action including large fines and lengthy football banning orders."
"Our officers acted quickly and decisively at the Carabao Cup final, and these convictions demonstrate that antisocial, dangerous and criminal behaviour at football matches will be met with firm enforcement action."
Two men were convicted for unauthorized entry at the Carabao Cup final, marking the first enforcement of a new tailgating law. The law, effective before the match on March 22, aims to address unauthorized access to football matches. Both men received three-year banning orders, with fines of £471 and £1,862 respectively. Wembley Stadium's director noted the law's immediate impact on crowd safety, while police emphasized their commitment to enforcing penalties against antisocial behavior at football events.
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