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Father Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Accessing Wembley VIP Area with Son

Steven Carruthers faces up to three years in prison after admitting to using deception to infiltrate high-value hospitality during the 2024 Champions League final.

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Overview

  • Steven Carruthers used a suit and his four-year-old son to gain unauthorized access to Wembley Stadium's exclusive VIP area during the 2024 Champions League final.
  • He mingled with high-profile figures, including Naomi Campbell and Oleksandr Usyk, in a hospitality section valued at over £21,800 per seat.
  • Carruthers later boasted about the exploit in national publications, prompting the Football Association to pursue prosecution citing serious security concerns.
  • The case has been escalated to Harrow Crown Court for sentencing, as the offence carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison.
  • Carruthers expressed regret in court, acknowledging his actions and voicing concerns about the impact of potential jail time on his children.