Manchester United v Manchester City FA Cup semi-final tickets stolen from Royal Mail van
The Royal Mail van carrying 900 FA Cup semi-final tickets for Manchester City fans was robbed last week with the authorities and club now worried the tickets for the forthcoming derby clash against Manchester United on April 16 will be sold on the black market.
Missing: 900 tickets for Manchester City's clash with Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final have been stolen Photo: REUTERS
By Telegraph staff and agencies 11:09AM BST 05 Apr 2011
A police spokesman said: "Shortly before 7.50pm on Friday, April 1, police were called to Ashton New Road, Manchester, following reports two bags of special delivery mail had been stolen from a Royal Mail van.
"A number of tickets for the FA Cup semi-final were stolen and GMP is working with Royal Mail and MCFC. Inquiries are continuing."
A statement released by the club said: "Manchester City are working closely with Greater Manchester Police and Royal Mail in connection with the theft of special delivery mail items from a Royal Mail van on Friday.
"A number of tickets for the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium were stolen. All supporters impacted by the theft will be contacted by the club in the coming days."
The statement concludes: "Supporters are strongly advised not to purchase tickets from unofficial sources.
"Only tickets purchased direct from the club will be valid for the game."
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