Imposter allegedly wearing ex-player’s accreditation arrested after joining AFL grand final celebrations
An alleged imposter sparked a security scare at the AFL grand final after jumping the fence to join the post-match celebrations on Saturday.
7NEWS understands the man was wearing a former player’s accreditation.
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The man was arrested and removed from the stadium.
He was fined $407 for entering a sporting competition space without a reason.
The incident has raised questions about MCG security protocols and how the man was able to use another person’s accreditation.
Victoria Police said there were more than two dozen evictions at the grand final.
“Police maintained a strong presence at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday,” a statement read.
“Approximately 100,022 people attended the match at the MCG.
“Overall, there were 28 evictions for offences such as disruptive behaviour, offensive language, enter without ticket and fail to leave venue after direction.
“Twelve penalty notices were also issued for fail to leave venue after direction, re-enter after eviction, enter sporting competition space without a reason, contravene direction to move on and enter venue without a ticket or authority.
“One person was arrested for outstanding warrants.
“There were no major incidents.”
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
