Arsenal deal with Emirates mouse infestation after council found ‘extensive evidence of mouse activity’

Arsenal believe they have taken adequate measures to restore acceptable hygiene levels after it emerged mice had infested Emirates Stadium in October 2016.

Council inspectors produced a damning report following a visit late last year in which “extensive evidence of mouse activity” was found throughout the stadium including droppings discovered in The Diamond Club Kitchen and The Woolwich Bar.

It was also alleged that many staff were unaware of the issues and condemned the standards of cleanliness after officers also found droppings behind ovens, under pipework in pot-washing areas and beneath shelving units.

However, an Arsenal spokesman said: “The health, safety and security of our fans is always our first priority and we were therefore very disappointed to learn of these deficiencies in October 2016.

“Upon receiving the report, we immediately implemented a series of measures to address the areas of concern. We are confident in the steps we have taken and continue to work with external experts to ensure we are taking the right actions.”

The stadiums proximity to the East Coast Main Line is believed to be a contributing factor and Arsenal are not the first club to suffer from such issues – Manchester United brought in pest control to deal with mice at Old Trafford in 2015.