Euro 2024 fuels 14% increase in football-related arrests
Briefly

The latest statistics indicate a concerning trend in football-related arrests, showing a 14% rise in incidents during the 2023-24 season, driven largely by England's Euro 2024 participation.
Of the 2,584 arrests made, 16% were connected to national team matches, highlighting the impact of major tournaments on public disorder and law enforcement.
The increasing number of arrests demonstrates a troubling relationship between football events and drug possession, with class A drug-related arrests jumping significantly this season.
West Ham United led the league in arrests for the third year running, suggesting persistent issues in crowd behavior that could affect club reputations and attendance.
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