BURNLEY Football Club has updated its in-ground security systems thanks to Axis Communications.

The new in-ground safety system focused on tightening security in two core areas – at the entry turnstiles and inside the ‘bowl’ of the stadium itself.

A total of 64 new cameras were installed covering the stadium, turnstiles, and concourses outside the ground and behind the East Stand. The new system also provides total coverage of all 40 turnstiles.

Doug Metcalfe, stadium and operations manager at Burnley Football Club, said: “The newsystem gives our ground safety team, working in concert with Lancashire Constabulary, the ability to remove wrongdoers before they endanger other football fans or commit public order offences.

“The police have already been able to secure several convictions based on positive identification of individuals committing acts that placed others in danger. Thankfully, these occurrences are rare and the deterrent effect of the new system will make them rarer still.”

Atul Rajput, regional director at Axis, said: “This installation has been a wonderful opportunity for us to demonstrate what our technology is capable of.”