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Manchester United supporters face arrest if they approach Anderlecht's ground without a match ticket

Manchester United fans face being arrested if they try to get near Anderlecht's ground without a match ticket amid heightened security around Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.

Supporters have also been warned that bags will not be permitted inside the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium as part of strict anti-terrorism measures implemented around Brussels.

The Belgian capital has been on high alert since March 22 last year when co-ordinated attacks in the city killed 32 people and injured hundreds of others.

Manchester United face Anderlecht in a Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night
Manchester United face Anderlecht in a Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night
Fans face being arrested if they approach theu00a0Constant Vanden Stock Stadium without a ticket
Fans face being arrested if they approach the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium without a ticket

It means that all public events are subject to enforced security, including army presence, extra security sweeps and controls.