Statement from the Metropolitan Police Federation re: West Ham/Millwall violence
The Metropolitan Police Federation is calling on the FA to take the strongest action against Millwall and West Ham following the outrageous violence perpetrated by some of their alleged fans.
Simply banning individuals from football grounds would not, in our opinion sufficiently re-inforce the message that violence of the type seen last night will not be tolerated.
Much better, we believe, would be to force the clubs to play matches behind closed gates or impose massive points deductions. At a time when public order policing is under the media spotlight, we hope that recognition is given to the bravery and professionalism of the officers who last night defied attacks on them to protect decent, honest fans and the public from despicable thugs hell-bent on violence.
For further information, please contact MPF Constables' Branch Board Chairman Paul Deller (079710 95804) or MPF Inspectors' Branch Board Chairman Geoff Stuttaford (07725 925126
