Louis Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 An aging blue in 109 who refused to sit whilst those around him and the away fans stood. Showsec picked him out as their let's-make-an-example-for-the-day (they do this every week) and then called for the police. The bloke in question sat down before the police went to his seat, even with those around him still standing. They went and spoke to him, and, whilst he was sitting down, told them he hadn't done anything wrong. The GMP seized an opportunity, or at least they thought they did, when Balotelli scored to try and manhandle him out of the ground. I didn't see how the man ended up on the floor but he can clearly be heard in the video saying he takes tablets for a heart problem before they took him out and at no point did I see him forcibly resist. Their treatment of him was disgraceful and that's not all. When the GMP waded into the crowd people were getting elbowed out of the way or knocked over, myself and a kid no older than seven included! Completely out of order and an exemplar for any aspiring stewards or policemen and women in how not to defuse a situation. There's also reports of Showsec stewards lashing out at fans. I did not see these events however but the above description is my eye witness account and I would swear to it in court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 disgrace! he should take that to the police complaints commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 That is absolutely disgusting. What scumbags, why do they do it? They make the situation far worse. I've seen an example where the stewards literally just had to point (at a red this time who was sitting in the gods) at an individual, tell him he was leaving and he got up (or be it accompanied by a bit of stick) and left. Was escorting out, but they didn't surround him or pull him, or try to lift him out of his seat. WHat happened above is wrong, and they should be taken to court. And i hope they get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 The world has gone mad. What also gets me is how folk can film it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) the guy filming it is telling the police and the stewards why, so there is evidence. i really hope it guts used and these idiots are brought to justice. Edited October 27, 2011 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Can't believe that, bullies in uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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