Teen allegedly busted with knife and fake gun outside AFL match as league is hit with another security scare

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•  Teen caught with knife and fake gun trying to enter stadium
•  Police issued the teenager with a caution over the incident

By SAVANNAH MEACHAM FOR AAP

Published: 04:24 BST, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 04:24 BST, 11 May 2025

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A teenager has allegedly been caught with a knife and a fake gun while trying to enter an AFL match without a ticket.

The 15-year-old approached the gate at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon, attempting to enter the match between Essendon and the Sydney Swans.

The teen, who arrived without a ticket and was unable to get into the game, was searched by nearby officers, who found he was carrying a small knife and a fake gun.

Police issued the youth with a caution.

The AFL has been contacted for comment.

It is the second time the AFL has been rocked by a weapons incident after two men were allegedly caught with guns at a Carlton-Collingwood clash with more than 82,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in April.

A teenager has been caught at Marvel Stadium with a knife and a fake gun while trying to enter an AFL match without a ticket

The teen was attempting to enter the match between Essendon and the Sydney Swans

The weapons were discovered after the pair, who were on bail, refused a security request to leave the venue due to their behaviour.

Officials blamed the incident on a \'breakdown\' in screening measures.

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