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West Ham fans urged to stop 999 calls after 'losing again' | West Ham fans urged to stop 999 calls after 'losing again' |
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West Ham United supporters are being urged to stop calling 999 to complain after their team loses. | West Ham United supporters are being urged to stop calling 999 to complain after their team loses. |
The Hammers suffered a 2-0 defeat by Watford on Sunday, leaving David Moyes' side without a Premier League win in five games and in the relegation zone. | The Hammers suffered a 2-0 defeat by Watford on Sunday, leaving David Moyes' side without a Premier League win in five games and in the relegation zone. |
Essex Police's Force Control Room said on Twitter: "Ringing 999 because West Ham have lost again and you aren't sure what to do is not acceptable." | Essex Police's Force Control Room said on Twitter: "Ringing 999 because West Ham have lost again and you aren't sure what to do is not acceptable." |
It is understood that one fan rang emergency services after Sunday's loss. | It is understood that one fan rang emergency services after Sunday's loss. |
Goals from Will Hughes and Richarlison meant Moyes' first game in charge of West Ham since taking over from Slaven Bilic ended in defeat. | Goals from Will Hughes and Richarlison meant Moyes' first game in charge of West Ham since taking over from Slaven Bilic ended in defeat. |
Police added that calling 999 about West Ham was a "complete waste of our time". |