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Searches to stop derby violence Five fans arrested at Cup derby
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All fans will be searched at Old Trafford and police numbers substantially increased to try to prevent violence during the city derby. Five fans have been arrested at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground before the kick-off for the derby match with Manchester City.
Riot police and dogs, trained to sniff out any flare guns or drugs, will also be present before the second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final. All fans are being searched and police numbers substantially increased to try to prevent trouble before, during and after the Carling Cup semi-final.
There are fears rival fans will clash as City and United meet. Riot police and dogs, trained to sniff out any flare guns or drugs, are also at the ground for the second leg.
Spot searches will also be conducted, with police warning that some fans could end up being searched twice. Greater Manchester Police said the arrests were for "various offences".
Greater Manchester Police says it is ready for the 75,000 fans that will descend on the ground, and any violence will be dealt with straight away. The force had earlier said it was ready for the 75,000 fans at the ground, and any violence will be dealt with straight away.
'Laugh and joke' Supporters will also have to walk through knife-detection arches and police warned people "not to bring anything unusual" to the game, as it will be confiscated.
Supporters will also have to walk through knife arches and police are warning people "not to bring anything unusual" to the game, as it will be confiscated. I am sure many will be wanting to have a laugh and a joke at others' expense, but as long as that does not spill over into violence Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins
Eleven men were arrested during the dawn raids Trouble flared up after the first leg of the semi-final at the City of Manchester Stadium, which saw City beat United 2-1.
Trouble flared up after the first leg of the semi-final at the City of Manchester Stadium, which saw City beat United 2-1, police said.
In total there have been 29 arrests in connection with violent disorder offences.In total there have been 29 arrests in connection with violent disorder offences.
Eleven of them were made in the last two days after a CCTV image appeal by the force. Eleven of them were made on Tuesday and Wednesday after a CCTV image appeal by the force.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "Every single person who enters the ground will be searched so fans are being told to arrive in good time.Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "Every single person who enters the ground will be searched so fans are being told to arrive in good time.
"We need to make sure that we reduce the chances of violence breaking out between fans."We need to make sure that we reduce the chances of violence breaking out between fans.
"We have been working hard with both Manchester United and Manchester City to ensure it is an enjoyable evening for all those supporters who attend."We have been working hard with both Manchester United and Manchester City to ensure it is an enjoyable evening for all those supporters who attend.
"I am sure many will be wanting to have a laugh and a joke at others' expense, but as long as that does not spill over into violence.""I am sure many will be wanting to have a laugh and a joke at others' expense, but as long as that does not spill over into violence."