More than 50 fans arrested in Champions League final chaos

More than 50 people have been detained by police in connection with the chaos that unfolded at the Champions League final yesterday. 

The Met said the majority of arrests were for people attempting to enter the grounds at Wembley, where Real Madrid would go on to win 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund, without having purchased tickets. 

However, at least five were detained for invading the pitch. 

The action formed part of a massive police operation in the UK capital yesterday, with more than 2,000 officers deployed. 

Earlier in the afternoon, thousands of far-right supporters of activist Tommy Robinson had taken to the streets. 

Authorities have since said two people were arrested near Parliament Square toward the end of the planned demonstration. 

Separately, nine pro-Palestine demonstrators were also detained. 

Regarding the arrests at Wembley, a Met spokesperson said the force was ‘confident the overwhelming majority’ of people attempting to illegally enter the stadium had been unsuccessful. 

They said: ‘Videos shared online showing groups running into entrances do not necessarily represent successful attempts to enter the stadium.

‘There are typically multiple further levels of security beyond an initial entrance.’

They went on: ‘Major sporting events often attract attempts by those without tickets to bypass perimeter fencing or otherwise gain entry. 

‘There is a robust policing operation in place to support the Wembley security plan and officers have worked closely with stewards and stadium staff to maintain security throughout.’

Though the march organised by Tommy Robinson represented a separate event, police have said many attendees were members of UK groups with links to chaos at football matches.

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