LONDON, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- London soccer teams Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal said fans are being banned from bringing picture-taking "selfie sticks" into their stadiums.
An Arsenal spokesman confirmed the selfie sticks -- camera or cellphone holders designed to allow users to get a wider frame while taking photos of themselves -- have been added to Emirates Stadium's list of items banned because they can be used as weapons. "We can confirm that 'selfie sticks' are banned on match days at Emirates Stadium," the spokesman said. "The club's ground regulations prohibit any object that could be used as a weapon or could compromise public safety."