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Arsenal deal with mouse infestation after damning hygiene report reveals 'extensive' evidence of droppings in VIP box kitchens

Officials at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium have had to deal with a mouse infestation.

The alert was triggered when council hygiene inspectors last paid a visit to Arsenal's home and unearthed 'extensive evidence of mouse activity' across 'all four levels of the stadium'.

Officers found droppings in places such as behind ovens, under pipework in pot-washing areas and under shelving units.

Officials at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium have had to deal with an 'extensive' mouse infestation
Officials at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium have had to deal with an 'extensive' mouse infestation
Droppings were found in The Diamond Club (pictured), Cox Kitchen 7 and Woolwich Bar
Droppings were found in The Diamond Club (pictured), Cox Kitchen 7 and Woolwich Bar

They discovered that many staff were oblivious to the issue — and inspectors had to bring out torches to highlight the problem.