Tottenham’s £1.2bn stadium has suffered reportedly ‘significant’ damage.
Tottenham’s £1.2bn stadium has reportedly sustained ‘significant damage’ with one person arrested over an incident on Monday night. Parts of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were reportedly vandalised during the first week of the international break, leading to what will apparently be a major repair.
Vandals allegedly targeted the ground on Monday and police have arrested one individual over the incident. According to the Daily Mail, there is no indication that the incident was motivated by the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, which is relevant given Spurs’ links to the Jewish community.
A Spurs statement read: “We can confirm that an individual was arrested for criminal damage following an incident that took place on Monday night. There is no indication that this incident is linked to anti-semitism.”
There are no indications the incident is motivated by the ongoing Israel/Palestine conflict, pertinent given Tottenham’s strong ties to the Jewish community.
Sources have indicated that the cost of the damage will run into at least six-figures.
There is no indication that this incident is linked to anti-semitism.’
The stadium holds a capacity of 63,000, making it the biggest club ground in London and second only to Manchester United’s Old Trafford in the Premier League.
It hosted its first top-flight fixture in April 2019
