Twickenham crackdown with 24 fines for public urination' after England v Wales

"The FPN amount is 150 but if paid within 10 days it goes down to 100. Councillor Gareth Roberts, leader of Richmond council, said: We love the fact that Twickenham is the home of English Rugby and that people come from round the world to visit our borough and watch a match, but rugby fans should take this as a warning. If we catch you using our borough as a toilet, we will fine you. No ifs, no buts."

"The Rugby Football Union is trying to persuade local residents to ditch their opposition to proposals to increase the number of concerts held every year from three to 15. Much of the opposition centres around antisocial behaviour experienced during England matches and, as revealed by the Guardian, the RFU hosted a drop-in event for residents in an effort to convince them that their concerns were being taken seriously."

At Twickenham, Richmond council issued 24 fixed-penalty notices for public urination after the England v Wales match, with offences occurring in front gardens, alleyways, main roads, and bushes. Barriers, plain-clothed officers and stewards were deployed but did not prevent all incidents. The fixed-penalty notice is £150, reduced to £100 if paid within 10 days. The Rugby Football Union is seeking to increase annual concerts at Twickenham from three to 15 and is engaging local residents to address opposition rooted in concerns about fan antisocial behaviour. The RFU has proposed strengthening coordination with authorities and has previously considered anti-pee paint as a deterrent.

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