Wigan protest against policing bill

Wigan Athletic today accused the police of unfair tactics at their home games.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2007 - 14:16

Wigan Athletic today accused the police of unfair tactics at their home games.

The Premier League side say Greater Manchester Police have trebled the cost of policing matches at the JJB Stadium and is asking a High Court judge to referee a legal battle over a bill approaching £300,000.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: JJB Stadium Person: Mann Person: Adam Lewis Person: Lewis Event: Premier League Organisation: Wigan Organisation: Wigan Athletic Organisation: Premier League Organisation: Greater Manchester Police Organisation: High Court Organisation: GMP

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