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Co-op Live has issued a warning to Paul McCartney fans ahead of the scramble for tickets to see the Beatles icon beginning on Wednesday.

Two of the 82-year-old legend’s four UK dates on his ‘Got Back’ tour will take place at the Manchester venue on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15.

Pre-sale begins at 10am on Wednesday before general sale on Friday. But bosses at Co-op Live have moved to stop people buying “possible fraudulent tickets” in their scramble to see McCartney. Some tickets quickly appeared on resale sites for thousands of pounds.

Sir Paul McCartney is playing two huge gigs at Co-op Live | Getty

placeholder image — Sir Paul McCartney is playing two huge gigs at Co-op Live | Getty

Posting on X, the arena said shortly after 9am: “Ahead of Paul McCartney going on sale, we remind all fans to be vigilant in only using officially recognised ticket providers. We have been made aware of possible fraudulent tickets available on secondary platforms.”

How to get tickets for Paul McCartney at Co-op Live in Manchester

Tickets for the Manchester dates will be available through the Co-op Member pre-sale from 10am on Wednesday, June 19 and on general sale from 10am on Friday, June 21 from outlets including Ticketmaster.