US EditionFootball hooligans to be sprayed by UK police with DNA tagging mist
CHESHIRE COUNTY, NORTHWEST ENGLAND, AUG 6 – Cheshire Constabulary aims to deter disorderly football fans with DNA tagging spray, providing forensic evidence and forming part of a wider crime prevention plan involving businesses.
- On Saturday, Cheshire Police will become the first UK force to equip officers with DNA tagging spray at Crewe Alexandra’s clash with Accrington Stanley.
- Under the force-wide initiative, SelectaDNA Intruder Spray kits will be installed at shops and will target individuals involved in disorder using electric scooters, eBikes and off-road bikes.
- The spray clings to equipment, clothing and skin for months, shows up under ultraviolet light, and police said it provides forensic evidence.
- Chief Constable Mark Roberts said officers will be able to tag individuals involved in disorder with the spray, which police said will help identify and deter them at matches.
- Ahead of upcoming fixtures, Cheshire police announced they will equip officers with the spray at all fourth-tier matches in the county starting this weekend.
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