Glasgow on high alert as Hampden Park security is ramped up for Scotland vs England World Cup qualifier

High alert: Security increased around Hampden for World Cup qualifier
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James Olley9 June 2017

Glasgow is on high alert with increased security measures put in place for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier between Scotland and England.

Fans will be searched at outer cordons surrounding Hampden Park to ensure only ticket holders are in the area immediately around the stadium.

Supporters have been urged to arrive early to allow time for additional bag checks while British transport police chief John McBride claims there will be a “zero tolerance” approach towards any anti-social or criminal behaviour.

He said: “Our policing operation will stretch the breadth of the nation and will involve a large number of officers."

England’s allocation for the match stands at 4,761. Two stewards with experience of both working at Wembley and with England fans will supplement the Football Association’s security detail for the first time.

Uefa are expected to approve a request for a minute’s silence to be held before kick-off in memory of the victims of the Manchester and London terror attacks.

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