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Police explain heavy presence v Palace
Topic Started: 16 Mar 2016, 09:23 PM (262 Views)
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Police explain heavy presence at Reading FC's FA Cup game

A large number of TVP officers in riot gear and standard uniforms were policing the Madejski Stadium on Friday night

Thames Valley Police says its large presence at the FA Cup clash between Reading and Crystal Palace was proportional and based on information it assessed before the match.

Many fans were baffled by the huge number of officers in riot gear and standard uniforms who were policing the Madejski Stadium during the game on Friday, March 11. Some took to social media to criticise the police operation, calling it 'completely over the top', while others said they were prevented from accessing the toilets.

But TVP has defended its planned operation, and said: "Thames Valley Police was supporting the stewarding operation at Reading FC during the match against Crystal Palace at the Madejski Stadium. The Force’s response was planned and resourced proportionately based on the information available prior to the event."

The officers did make a number of arrests at the match and two fans were charged in connection with separate incidents.

TVP did not provide any details on the 'information available', but fans have suggested the heavy presence was down to incidents which occurred during last season's quarter final win over Bradford. At that game Charlie Sumner was banned after doing topless somersaults on the pitch, Keiron White was banned for throwing a flare and Royals fans invaded the pitch.

There was also trouble at the Mad Stad after Reading's 3-1 win over West Brom in this season's competition when a coin throwing incident sparked ugly scenes in the South Stand.

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