Small number arrested after Oxford United play Reading

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:55 · Archive

A small number of people were arrested at Oxford United's match against Reading FC at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday evening.

A small number of people were arrested at Oxford United's football match against Reading FC at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford on Wednesday evening. Thames Valley Police's Football Unit confirmed the arrests, saying the overwhelming majority of supporters enjoyed the game responsibly.

The force undertook a 'highly visible and comprehensive' policing operation for the fixture. Section 35 dispersal orders and Section 60AA powers were authorised in designated areas of Reading, Didcot and Oxford from 11am on Wednesday, 4 November until 1am on Thursday, 5 November. Section 35 orders allow officers to direct individuals causing harassment, alarm or distress to leave a specified area. Section 60AA powers allow uniformed officers to require people to remove face coverings and seize items believed to conceal identity.

A range of specialist resources were deployed, including operational football spotters, mounted officers, police dogs, public order officers, tactical cyclists and drone capabilities.

How it is being reported

• Arrests made after Oxford United match against Reading FCA number of people were arrested after the Oxford United football match with Reading FC.Oxford Mail · 5 Nov, 16:33
• Arrests made after Oxford United match against Reading FCA number of people were arrested after the Oxford United football match with Reading FC.Oxfordshire Guardian · 5 Nov, 16:33

In this story: Oxford United · Reading FC · Kassam Stadium · Thames Valley Police · Oxford

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