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Police warn Swindon Town FC over unpaid bills

Wiltshire Police has warned Swindon Town it may withdraw policing from matches unless the club pays its bills.

ITV News understands the club owes the force 'tens of thousands of pounds' for the last three matches.

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Swindon Town meets with police amid bill row

Swindon Town have issued the following statement, in response to allegations from Wiltshire Police that the club has not paid recent policing bills.

The club would not like to comment on this matter directly but can confirm that a meeting between club officials and high-ranking police officials took place recently. The club look forward to cementing their good relationship with Wiltshire Police over the forthcoming season and beyond.

– Swindon Town FC press officer

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Police warn Swindon Town over unpaid bills

Wiltshire Police has warned Swindon Town it may withdraw policing from matches unless the club pays its bills.

ITV News understands the club owes the force 'tens of thousands of pounds' for the last three matches.

Wiltshire Police has warned Swindon Town it may withdraw policing Credit: Andrew Matthews/EMPICS Sport

Wiltshire Police remain in discussion with Swindon Town Football Club regarding unpaid funds.

We are hopeful that this situation will be resolved as soon as possible. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

– Police spokesman

A spokesman for Swindon Town said the club were investigating the matter.

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