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Five fans arrested at Cup derby | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
Five fans have been arrested at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground before the kick-off for the derby match with Manchester City. | |
All fans are being searched and police numbers substantially increased to try to prevent trouble before, during and after the Carling Cup semi-final. | |
Riot police and dogs, trained to sniff out any flare guns or drugs, are also at the ground for the second leg. | |
Greater Manchester Police said the arrests were for "various offences". | |
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. | |
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. | |
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 | |
Trouble flared up after the first leg of the semi-final at the City of Manchester Stadium, which saw City beat United 2-1. | |
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 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." |