- Major MCG security scare during AFL decider
A security scare was sparked during the AFL grand final when an imposter allegedly jumped the fence at the MCG to take part in the Brisbane Lions’ post-match celebrations.
The man, who was reportedly wearing a former player’s accreditation, was stopped by security and led off the field.
He was later arrested, removed from the MCG and fined $407.
The worrying incident has sparked concerns about security at the famous ground.
Victoria Police were busy on grand final day, evicting 28 people from the venue.
‘Police maintained a strong presence at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday,’ a statement read.
A a man allegedly jumped a fence at the MCG to take part in Brisbane’s post-grand final celebrations before being taken from the ground (pictured)
The incident has raised concerns about security at the famous ground (pictured, Brisbane Lions players celebrate their win over Geelong on Saturday)
The man’s alleged use of a former player’s accreditation to get on the field comes after a far worse security scare at the G this year (pictured, Lions stars after the grand final)
‘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.’
Earlier in the year, a man was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to a packed MCG.
Omar Salma, 21, admitted bringing the weapon to the AFL clash between Collingwood and Carlton on April 3, which was attended by 82,000 fans.
He had assaulted a security guard, who evicted him from the ground two weeks earlier, when police arrived to restrain him.
Victoria Police were busy on grand final day, evicting 28 people from the MCG (pictured)
During a search, officers uncovered a loaded .22-calibre revolver on Salma and a container of cartridge ammunition in his bag.
His co-offender Mohammad Noori also had a loaded firearm in his possession.
Salma has been jailed for 22 months, with magistrate Brett Sonnet strongly condemning the alarming incident.
‘The fact a 21-year-old male believes it’s necessary to carry a loaded firearm … it’s truly a worrying sign,’ Mr Sonnet said.
