Police plan major operation for Southampton and Portsmouth derby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 04:13 · Archive

Police are deploying extra officers for a high-risk Southampton v Portsmouth match on Sunday.

Southampton will host Portsmouth in a derby match on Sunday classified as high-risk by authorities. Police are planning a major operation with officers drafted in from outside Hampshire to manage the fixture.

Hampshire police have promised 'robust action' in response to potential disorder at the match. The deployment reflects the significance of the fixture and concerns over crowd behaviour.

How it is being reported

• Police promise ‘robust action’ for 'high-risk' Southampton v Portsmouth derbyHampshire police are promising "robust action" as Southampton prepare to host Portsmouth in a "high-risk" derby clash this SundaySouthern Daily Echo · 8 Oct, 03:30
• Troublemakers warned as "big policing operation" planned for Portsmouth v SouthamptonOfficers from outside the county are being drafted in for the showdownThe News, Portsmouth · 8 Oct, 00:01

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