POLICE say there was minimal disruption at Sunday’s football match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road Football Stadium.
Police resources were deployed throughout Leeds city centre and outside the grounds before, during and following the match to ensure the safety of fans travelling to and from the game with minimal inconvenience to the general public.
There was no significant disorder, with only a few minor incidents which led to nine arrests being made during the policing operation.
Arrests were made for offences including assault, possession of Class B drugs and public order offences.
Officers were deployed in sufficient numbers to rapidly intervene to identify and arrest the people responsible and prevent any escalation in disorder if needed.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Bisset of West Yorkshire Police, said: “Yesterday’s match was clearly a significant fixture in the football calendar and as a result we mounted a large scale operation to ensure the safe running of the match and the dispersal of fans afterwards.
“The force is highly experienced at managing such large events and works closely with Leeds United Football Club and other partners to ensure the safety of those attending.
“A handful of arrests were made for public order offences, but the event passed largely without incident, and I would like to thank the vast majority of fans who attended the game in the right spirit."
While there was no significant disorder, the Premier League said it is treating the issue of “tragedy chanting” as “a matter of urgency” after joining Leeds and Manchester United in condemning the sick chants heard during Sunday’s match.
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