Boxing followers stormed the ring when a world occasion was cancelled after a police swoop following studies a fan had a gun.
The MTK Lonsdale Field Cup noticed novice boxers from throughout Europe flock to Glasgow’s Emirates Area for the weekend occasion.
However the event was scrapped over claims that a gun was discovered within the enviornment on Saturday – with followers saying the occasion was already a “shambles” earlier than the police had been known as.
When it was introduced the occasion was being axed, offended spectators stormed the ring.
MTK organiser Steve Sharkey stated in an announcement: “Police attended the sector with studies of a firearm inside the constructing at 1.04pm with police inside the constructing confirming this.
“We collectively agreed to evacuate the constructing having introduced the closure of the event.
“We are able to’t apologise sufficient. We now have by no means skilled something like this and wanted to take skilled steerage with the alarming state of affairs.”
Video footage reveals the occasion MC taking to the stage to interrupt the information of the cancellation, resulting in offended responses from the group.
Footage present individuals working round choosing up medals and trophies. Contestants, followers and golf equipment had been sad on the sudden announcement – which many claimed got here after a chaotic and badly organised few days.
It was claimed that some golf equipment had forked out as much as £16,000 kilos on flights and lodging to be represented on the occasion.
A whole bunch of followers additionally paid £65 a ticket to attend whereas pay-per-view TV entry additionally price £24.99 for the three days.
Aberdeen boxing fan Leone Lawson wrote on her Fb web page: “MTK Lonsdale Field Cup you're a shame. People kicking off, individuals working over to seize what they'll, all medals/belts and so forth stolen. Ring turned the wrong way up.
“People working in regards to the automotive park making an attempt to promote medals/belts. It was surprising.”
Bluevale Neighborhood Membership from Glasgow wrote on their official Fb web page yesterday: “Unhappy for the dad and mom and members of the family who purchased tickets and for the golf equipment who travelled from all around the world to compete within the occasion.”
Inverurie boxing membership additionally wrote: “Sadly, resulting from full lack of organisation, communication and well being and security of boxers by the hands of Lonsdale MTK Field Cup, our three boxers haven't had the expertise that we entered them for.
“They may have reminiscences – however not those that we had hoped for.”
Westside Boxing Health club proprietor John Hounslow additionally posted: “Completely ripped off by the organisers who ran off and left the MC to hold the can.”
A police spokesman stated: “Officers obtained a report of a firearm on the Emirates Area, London Street, Glasgow. Uniformed officers attended and searched the world nonetheless there was no firearm recovered.
“Following dialogue with organisers and safety, police monitored the cancellation of the occasion from a distance. Inquiries are ongoing.”
Police sources stated the organiser cancelled the occasion.
MTK chiefs have been approached for remark.
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