A man is expected to face charges after he was caught trying to break into Fenway Park early Wednesday morning.
Boston police said they received a call around 2:20 a.m. reporting a person trying to enter the park. Fenway Park security told police they had seen a man climbing a metal pole.
The man allegedly climbed up about 10 feet before deciding to come down. He did not ever make it into the park, police said.
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He was taken into custody by Boston police and will be issued a summons.
A Red Sox spokesperson said team security observed a man attempting to enter the park from Lansdowne Street and called Boston police, who were able to stop and identify the subject. They said Fenway Park is monitored 24/7 by security guards and video surveillance. Anyone caught trespassing is subject to arrest and prosecution.
