Four Australian Open spectators, including a man holding a Russian flag with Vladimir Putin’s face on it, were questioned by Victoria Police and evicted from Melbourne Park after allegedly threatening security. 7NEWS
A group of fans on Wednesday night gathered on the stairs outside Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena and began chanting, with several either holding or wearing various Russian flags.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onThe fans chanted “Russia, Serbia” after star Serb Novak Djokovic defeated Russian Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
A different man had earlier been pictured with a Z symbol T-shirt inside Rod Laver Arena during the match. Fans standing on the Rod Laver Arena steps holding up a flag with Vladimir Putin’s face and chanting in support of Russia.“Four people in the crowd leaving the stadium revealed inappropriate flags and symbols and threatened security guards,” a Tennis Australia spokesperson said.“The comfort and safety of everyone is our priority and we work closely with security and authorities.”“Police spoke to four men after a Russian flag was produced on the steps at the tennis about 10.
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