Scotland-England World Cup security boosted after terror attacks
Written by News on 09/06/2017
There will be extra security measures in place when Scotland play England in their World Cup qualifier in Glasgow on Saturday, in the wake of recent terrorist attacks.
Outer cordons will be set up around the stadium to ensure only ticket holders are in the area, while bag and body searches will be in place.
After consulting the Football Association and Police Scotland, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced gates at the ground will open at 3pm ahead of the 5pm kick-off.
An SFA spokesman said: "The safety of fans is of paramount importance to the Scottish FA and a range of measures will be implemented as part of an enhanced security operation.
"These increased security measures at Hampden Park will include bag and people searches, and may result in delays in entering the stadium.
"Fans should expect to be searched at the outer cordons at Aikenhead Road, Prospecthill Road, Mount Annan Drive, Somerville Drive and Letherby Drive, with additional bag searches at the turnstiles.
"To accommodate these increased measures, gates will now open at 3pm, half an hour earlier than originally planned.
"Fans are reminded that the match is sold out and are therefore encouraged to arrive early to ensure that they are in their seats for kick-off."
A request has also been made to governing body UEFA for a minute’s silence to be held before the start of the match in memory of the victims of the Manchester and London Bridge attacks.
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