Monday, October 08, 2007
Overcharged by the police
Wigan Athletic are demanding the return of nearly £300,000 in charges it paid for policing its home fixtures. The club claims that Greater Manchester Police overcharged it for covering matchdays at the JJB Stadium.
The club's chairman, Dave Whelan has demanded the return of about £293,000 paid during 2003/04 and 2004/05. Michael Todd, Greater Manchester's Chief Constable, said the charges were reasonable and entirely lawful.
The High Court was told that Wigan used to be charged for special policing services it had requested inside the stadium. But the court heard that now GMP (Greater Manchester Police) also demanded payment for policing the area surrounding the stadium.
The club's chairman, Dave Whelan has demanded the return of about £293,000 paid during 2003/04 and 2004/05. Michael Todd, Greater Manchester's Chief Constable, said the charges were reasonable and entirely lawful.
The High Court was told that Wigan used to be charged for special policing services it had requested inside the stadium. But the court heard that now GMP (Greater Manchester Police) also demanded payment for policing the area surrounding the stadium.
