Ed Sheeran has moved swiftly to launch a fight against ticket touts ahead of his 2018 UK and European tour which includes a date at Hampden Park.

In a set of strict rules enforced by the singer’s team, when fans in Glasgow head along to see him on June 1, 2018, they will be required to bring their tickets, booking confirmation, and the card they used to pay.

As well as this, a form of ID must be presented or gig-goers may not be granted entry to the show.

“Your ticket is not valid if resold unless it’s through our official face-value resale partner Twickets,” Team Ed added.

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His record label also added in a statement that the team will be taking a very strict stance against anyone using secondary ticketing websites for profit.

The move comes just two months after the Evening Times reported how tech-savvy touts who use computer programs to mine for concert tickets in vast quantities before selling them for huge profits are set to face unlimited fines.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced the measure in a crackdown on resale websites where tickets are sold at many times their face value, blocking fans from seeing their favourite artists.

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One secondary ticketing website, Viagogo, was recently accused of “moral repugnance” for reselling tickets to an Ed Sheeran cancer charity gig for up to £5,000.

Culture minister Matt Hancock said: “This profiteering is simply not fair, so we are acting to put fans first and improve the chances of seeing our favourite musicians and sports stars at a reasonable price.

“Ticket sellers also need to do more, by improving transparency and ensuring that they are acting in the best interests of consumers and help the market work for everyone.”

Tickets for Ed’s 2018 tour go on sale next Saturday, July 8.