Fake kits worth £18m seized by UK police over safety concerns
Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.
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"It's extremely dangerous. It's something that can cause horrific injuries to your children. It's just not worth the savings."
— Dave Jackson , Other
"I understand why people want to buy these shirts, people love football and the incentive is the lower price - but these shirts, they're not regulated and could be highly flammable."
— Jamie Kirk , Other
"Counterfeit strips are not subject to health and safety regulations, British Standards [or] EU standards."
— Kate Caffrey , Other
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Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.
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