TEN England fans have been turned away from the World Cup in Japan so far, police said today.
The cases of another 12 are being looked at, Assistant Chief Constable Ron Hogg, the leading British police officer assisting the Japanese, told reporters in Tokyo.
Of the 10 turned away by 6am today, six cases followed information exchanged between the British and Japanese authorities, while four did not, a Home Office spokeswoman said.
Mr Hogg, of Durham Constabulary, told reporters at the British Embassy that around 1,000 England fans had arrived in Japan so far ahead of England's first game against Sweden in Saitama, just outside Tokyo, on Sunday.
In all 8,000 are expected for the match, but Mr Hogg did not think there would be much trouble.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article