South Yorkshire Police score success with football fans

Cops' control of recent Rotherham v Newcastle match has been hailed a winner.
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Saturday (October 1) saw The Millers entertain Toon Army at New York stadium 11,653-strong Championship crowd (illustrated here by one young fan's Home Days Match Experience video).

A total of 107 SYP officers and staff succeeded in keep supporters safe while ensuring all involved enjoyed the game.

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One visiting fan contacted police to thank them for their efforts, saying “Two good impressions - an excellent pre-match curry and, in particular, the most friendly, helpful and proactive police officers.

"From arriving to leaving, every officer I came into contact with did a great job and contributed to the sporting, friendly occasion.”

The success was echoed by Chief Inspector Glen Suttenwood, who added: “Although it was a busy day, it was a good atmosphere with good interaction between fans and police, which created the positive environment.

“Both clubs were well supported with a maximum capacity and the event passed without any significant issues,” added the top cop.