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West Ham United to have extra police for game against Stoke City after recent crowd trouble

Daily Mail | November 4, 2016

Related Topics: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Premier League, Metropolitan Police Service, London, Stoke City F.C., West Ham United F.C., Stadium

The Metropolitan Police will deploy more officers inside the London Stadium for West Ham's Premier League clash with Stoke City on Saturday.

Security has been a major issue since the Hammers' move to the ground on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at the start of this season.

There were ugly scenes at last week's EFL Cup match between West Ham and London rivals Chelsea despite police officers being inside the stadium for the first time.

Fan trouble at West Ham's London Stadium means more police are being called in for games
Fan trouble at West Ham's London Stadium means more police are being called in for games
Crowd problems have marred West Ham's season so far since they moved to Stratford
Crowd problems have marred West Ham's season so far since they moved to Stratford

The Football Association opened an investigation after six people were arrested, and more than 200 fans face banning orders.

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