AHEAD OF THIS SATURDAYS BRISTOL CITY V CARDIFF DERBY GAME,WITH 2,000 CARDIFF FANS HEADING TO ASHTON GATE
More Arrests
Another Seven arrested by police following violence at the last Cardiff City and Bristol City football clash back in October.
Some were dawn raided.
Bristol Post
Wednesday 11th Jan 2017
Seven arrested over violence at Cardiff City v Bristol City match
Seven people have been arrested in connection with trouble at a Bristol City and Cardiff City clash in October last year.
A steward at the match was assaulted during disorder at the Severnside derby.
There were other arrests made on Wednesday, December 11 during an early morning operation by officers.
The arrests come as this weekend the two sides meet again on Saturday, this time at Ashton Gate.
All of those people have now been identified or contacted the police.
Inspector Rob Millican said: "Today's operation sends out a powerful message to a small minority intent on causing problems at football games that we will not tolerate disorder.
"We are supporting colleagues in South Wales Police who are showing the red card to the small minority who caused problems at the Cardiff game in October.
"We have arrested a number of Bristol City fans and will now put these people before the courts. Successful convictions should result in football banning orders which will mean they will no longer be able to attend games or follow their national side abroad"
"We urge all attending this weekend's match to enjoy themselves but we will not tolerate poor behaviour."
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police added: "This weekend sees the return match between Bristol City and Cardiff City at Ashton Gate and those planning to attend are encouraged to enjoy the game.
"There are no restrictions on travel for the Cardiff City fans travelling to the game. However there will be a positive police approach to any football-related anti social or violent behaviour.
"And both South Wales and Avon and Somerset forces have pledged to crackdown on any people intent on causing problems before, during or after the game.
"Fans are reminded that anyone carrying, lighting or throwing pyrotechnics – including flares or smoke bombs – will be arrested and could be subject to prosecution.
"Anyone causing problems could also face being issued with a football banning order. There are currently 80 in force in Avon and Somerset."
Last week police issued images of seven people from Bristol they wanted to speak to after they attended the game on October 14, last year.
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