An England fan abducted a child from a wheelchair as they tried to gain access to Wembley for the Euro 2020 final, it has been revealed.
The child was taken from his father before the individual attempted to enter the stadium by acting as a steward.
Fan testimony from Level Playing Field revealed: "He’s then taken [son’s] wheelchair and pushed it towards the door.
"Just as we got to the door we twigged what was going on and it turned out he’s just an England fan in a high-viz jacket that was literally hijacking a wheelchair to get into the stadium.”
The whole event was marred by horrendous scenes in and around the stadium.
There was a huge clamour for tickets as England reached a first final since 1966, but the occasion was greatly overshadowed by the abhorrent scenes.
Violence began early in the day and carried on into the clash, which eventually saw Italy win out in a penalty shootout.
A 129-page report by Baroness Louise Casey has exposed several issues with the operation in and around Wembley.
It found that 2000 ticketless fans gained entry into Wembley with just 400 of those ejected.
The review said there had been a collective failure by all the organisations involved in planning for the final to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
An official from the London emergency services said the consequences of an England win would have been "horrific", and that a major incident would have been declared at Wembley and in central London.
The official added: "I can guarantee that we would have been on our knees."
An official from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority told the review: "Thank God England lost. If they had won you would have to open the doors to let people out and the stadium would have been stormed."
An FA official recalled individuals being stood like "zombies", not even watching the game on their phones, waiting to get in.
"I am clear that we were close to fatalities and/or life-changing injuries for some, potentially many, in attendance," Baroness Casey concluded.
"That this should happen anywhere in 21st century Britain is a source of concern. That it should happen at our national stadium, and on the day of our biggest game of football for 55 years is a source of national shame."
Baroness Casey made five general recommendations, one of which called on the Government to consider a new category for matches of national significance, with enhanced security measures and stricter measures around the sale and consumption of alcohol.
It called for a review of stewarding, and for who is accountable in 'Zone Ex', the area immediately around the stadium, tougher penalties for individuals found guilty of involvement in football-related disorder and an FA campaign to bring about a "sea change" in attitudes among supporters.
