Police are reporting few incidents of concern at tonight¡¯s Rugby League World Cup 2017 quarter final between New Zealand and Fiji at Wellington¡¯s Westpac Stadium.
Wellington District Rugby League World Cup Operations Commander Inspector Neil Banks said overall the crowd was well behaved, with the Fijian supporters creating a good family atmosphere.
However, one person was taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle when they attempted to jump a barrier to get onto the playing surface. This person would be summoned to face a charge of pitch invasion under the Major Events Management Act, which carries a maximum penalty on conviction of up to three months¡¯ jail or a fine of up to $5000.
¡°He was intoxicated and climbing over the fence when he fell and quite seriously injured himself,¡± said Mr Banks. ¡°This is one of the many reasons we don¡¯t want people trying to get onto the pitch. It¡¯s dangerous.¡±
A second person had also been charged with pitch invasion following a separate incident. A third patron was arrested when they became disorderly while being evicted from the stadium.
In total, Police and security evicted nine people.
¡°Overall, the behaviour was very good with low intoxication levels and people enjoying the game.¡±
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Issued by Police Media Centre