Manchester United Defend Stewards For Removing Walking Aids From Disabled Fans
I find the suggestion that disabled people would use walking aids as weapons extremely offensive.
Manchester United have defended the conduct of their stewards after they removed walking aids from a number of disabled Arsenal fans.
One complaint sent to the charity Level Playing Field alleged that a man in his eighties had his crutches taken off him before the 17 May fixture.
United say fans using walking aids need to contact the club in advance to be risk-assessed.
“We’ve experienced such devices being used as weapons,” a club official said.
“Where supporters arrive without having pre-notified us of the need for such devices, our stewarding team performs a dynamic risk assessment which usually involves finding a solution to accompany the supporter to their seat and storing the walking device during the game.
“At the game in question a significant number of visiting supporters who had not notified the club arrived with walking devices.”
Confiscated items were returned after the final whistle.
Same Difference 
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That’s disgusting, it’s so wrong.
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That’s disgusting, what if they needed the loo or anything???
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As a United supporter,I find this appalling!
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