A number of fans contacted the Trust after the away game against West Ham United on 16 August 2014.
Some fans missed the first 15 minutes of the game after travelling from the Railway Tavern, Liverpool Street under police escort. We've spoken to the police and raised the issues we were made aware of. The police responded that they were concerned about a large group of fans leaving to travel to Upton Park together and felt they had to carefully monitor that group.
Some fans missed the first 15 minutes of the game after travelling from the Railway Tavern, Liverpool Street under police escort. We've spoken to the police and raised the issues we were made aware of. The police responded that they were concerned about a large group of fans leaving to travel to Upton Park together and felt they had to carefully monitor that group.
We've expressed concern that some fans may have been caught up in this operation unnecessarily. On a more general level, we've also told the Club and the police that travel information in the run-up to the game could have been more effective. These points have been noted.
We're aware of the realities of policing games such as this, but we are also committed to increasing dialogue about how fans are policed and stewarded. More communication can only be beneficial to all parties, and we'd encourage fans to keep us informed of their experiences, good and bad, at games. We will continue to do our best to see that feedback is taken on board.
THST Board
27 August 2014
We're aware of the realities of policing games such as this, but we are also committed to increasing dialogue about how fans are policed and stewarded. More communication can only be beneficial to all parties, and we'd encourage fans to keep us informed of their experiences, good and bad, at games. We will continue to do our best to see that feedback is taken on board.
THST Board
27 August 2014
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