Two men working in the Guinness Village at Cheltenham Festival have been arrested on suspicion of fraud.
The horse-racing event has seen thousands flock and enjoy their time, including many Irish, however police have had to deal with some incidents.
The bar staff, both aged in their 20s, were arrested on the first day, reports the Racing Post. It is believed the men were working in the Guinness Village which, like the rest of the racecourse, is a cashless venue.
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A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: "Two men aged in their 20s who were working in a bar were arrested on suspicion of fraud offences. They have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries."
The Jockey Club told the publication they could not give a statement while the case is ongoing.
No further details are available at this time.
Meanwhile, a 31-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on Tuesday for assaulting a member of staff and causing actual bodily harm to a police officer. He has been released but remains under investigation.
A statement from Gloucestershire Police reads: "Police responded to a report of an assault near to the Centaur building at Cheltenham Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon.
"It was reported that a man had assaulted a member of staff and a police officer. A 31-year-old man from Birmingham was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and assault causing actual bodily harm. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries."
There was also crackdown on men urinating in public on the routes to and from the racecourse. The Jockey Club launched a campaign to stamp down after residents complained about antisocial behaviour from racegoers on the way in and out and the festival.
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