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Man Utd Fans Record Most Arrests in England and Wales Last Season

GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 17 – Manchester United fans accounted for 121 arrests, 25% more than Manchester City, with public disorder offenses comprising 32% of arrests, according to Home Office data.

  • On Thursday, Home Office data revealed 121 arrests of Manchester United supporters, marking the highest tally of any club in England and Wales.
  • Earlier this year, public disorder offences accounted for 32% of fan arrests, fueled by rising offence rates, with possession of Class A drugs surging to 19% from 9%.
  • Data reveal matches with reported incidents rose by 18% to 1,583, while hate crime incidents were logged at 420 fixtures.
  • On June 1, 2025, 2,439 banning orders were in force, marking the highest since the 2012-13 season.
  • Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said efforts are paying off and match-day drug testing is expanding, with banning orders also requiring passport handovers.
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Football Mad! ⚽️🤪 broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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