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YouTuber probed over Anthony Joshua boxing ring appearance | YouTuber probed over Anthony Joshua boxing ring appearance |
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A YouTuber who appeared in the boxing ring after Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence is being investigated by police over an alleged security breach. | A YouTuber who appeared in the boxing ring after Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence is being investigated by police over an alleged security breach. |
Vlogger Zac Alsop posted footage online claiming he made a fake pass to get inside the Principality Stadium in Cardiff where Joshua beat Joseph Parker on Saturday. | |
The stadium condemned the "irresponsible behaviour" as police investigate whether a criminal offence has taken place. | The stadium condemned the "irresponsible behaviour" as police investigate whether a criminal offence has taken place. |
Mr Alsop has been asked for a comment. | Mr Alsop has been asked for a comment. |
More than 80,000 watched Joshua's bout against New Zealander Parker, in which tickets for the anticipated clash ranged from £40 to £600 - with VIP passes costing about £2,000. | More than 80,000 watched Joshua's bout against New Zealander Parker, in which tickets for the anticipated clash ranged from £40 to £600 - with VIP passes costing about £2,000. |
Following the fight, Mr Alsop claimed he had got in to the sell-out event for free. | Following the fight, Mr Alsop claimed he had got in to the sell-out event for free. |
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "These irresponsible actions are a clear breach of stadium security protocols and could have placed this individual and others attending the event at risk. | A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "These irresponsible actions are a clear breach of stadium security protocols and could have placed this individual and others attending the event at risk. |
"We are currently investigating whether any criminal offences have been committed." | "We are currently investigating whether any criminal offences have been committed." |
A spokesman for the Principality Stadium said: "We strongly condemn this sort of irresponsible behaviour. | A spokesman for the Principality Stadium said: "We strongly condemn this sort of irresponsible behaviour. |
"In conjunction with all event promoters, we will be investigating the process around the issuing and management of credentials for third party events at the stadium." | "In conjunction with all event promoters, we will be investigating the process around the issuing and management of credentials for third party events at the stadium." |
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