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04/08/2016
Call for Football Fans To Support Teams Responsibly
Football fans in Northern Ireland are being urged to support their local teams responsibly following a rise in disorderly incidents over recent seasons.
While the PSNI commended fans behaviour at the Euro 2016 in France they said 40 disorderly incidents occurred between January 2016 and May compared to 35 in the whole of 2015.
Superintendent Nigel Goddard said: "I recognise that the vast majority of fans are there to enjoy the match and there is no harm in friendly rivalry between supporters but we will not tolerate disruption, disorder or criminal behaviour of any kind. Police will continue to work with our local football clubs and the Irish Football League to address any criminal activity linked to people attending matches and ensure that supporters are kept safe."
(CD)
While the PSNI commended fans behaviour at the Euro 2016 in France they said 40 disorderly incidents occurred between January 2016 and May compared to 35 in the whole of 2015.
Superintendent Nigel Goddard said: "I recognise that the vast majority of fans are there to enjoy the match and there is no harm in friendly rivalry between supporters but we will not tolerate disruption, disorder or criminal behaviour of any kind. Police will continue to work with our local football clubs and the Irish Football League to address any criminal activity linked to people attending matches and ensure that supporters are kept safe."
(CD)
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