European Championship: Football hooligans told to hand in passports ahead of tournament

Football hooligans from the Avon and Somerset area have been told to hand in their passports ahead of the upcoming European Championship in Germany. Police have asked people with football banning orders to hand in their passports by Tuesday, June 4.

According to Avon and Somerset Police, 70 people from the area are banned from traveling to Germany and attending matches involving England. Anyone who fails to surrender their passport could be arrested.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “Football banning orders can be issued for any type of football-related disorder and do not just apply to incidents at matches. This includes anyone watching matches at public events such as a pub.

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“These orders can prevent a person from taking part in both club and international matches and can last for up to 10 years.”

England begin their campaign against Serbia on Sunday 16 June. They will then play Denmark and Serbia on June 20 and 25 respectively.