Lancashire Police launch operation against misogyny in football

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Lancashire Police launched Operation Holcroft, a scheme against misogyny in football, at Blackpool FC's ground.

Lancashire Police launched Operation Holcroft at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday, a new scheme backed by Blackpool FC to tackle misogyny in football. The initiative comes as more than half of female fans face sexist treatment at matches.

Officers stated that 'violence, harassment, and misogyny will not be tolerated' in football. The operation represents a coordinated effort to address discriminatory behaviour in the sport.

How it is being reported

• Lancashire Police vow to kick sexism out of football: 'Misogyny will not be tolerated'Officers said that ‘violence, harassment, and misogyny will not be tolerated’ in football, as more than half of female fans face sexist treatment at matches.Lancashire Post · 21 Oct, 05:30
• New police operation backed by Blackpool FC to tackle misogyny in footballLancashire Police launched Operation Holcroft- a new scheme against misogyny in football- at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday afternoon.Blackpool Gazette · 20 Oct, 16:48

In this story: Lancashire Police · Blackpool FC · Bloomfield Road

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