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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sean Ingle

Drinking in football stands may lead to violence and ‘lager shampoos’, MPs told

A couple of pints await England fans before the Euro 2020 match against Croatia at Old Trafford
A couple of pints await England fans before the Euro 2020 match against Croatia at Old Trafford. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA

Britain’s top football police officer has told MPs that families inside stadiums could be soaked in “lager shampoos” whenever a goal goes in if the alcohol ban is lifted.

Chief constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire police also warned that the growing clamour to end the 36-year prohibition on drinking in view of the pitch was a “dangerous argument” that would lead to more violence.

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