Significant increased police presence in place for fiery Millwall, West Ham clash
The force used mounted units, dog teams and live facial recognition as it sought to prevent disorder at the rivalry’s first meeting in 14 years.
- The Metropolitan Police are deploying 400 officers at The Den today for the Millwall vs West Ham Championship match, aiming to prevent violence during the reignited rivalry.
- After 14 years, the Dockers Derby returns as these fierce London rivals meet in the Championship for the first time since 2012, following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League.
- Authorities are using dog units, mounted police, and facial recognition cameras to prevent a repeat of shameful violence that marred the 2009 League Cup tie between these clubs at Upton Park.
- Sky Sports Football and ITV1 provide live coverage of the 12:30pm BST kick-off, while Standard Sport reporter Arthur Ferridge delivers updates from the ground as the Met Police maintain their heavy presence.
- West Ham enter the match atop the table after four consecutive league wins, while Millwall seek recovery from a midweek loss at Middlesbrough before this notorious London derby.
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The Independent (US)Millwall and West Ham arrest update after 400 officers deployed to London derby
The Met Police threw a “ring of steel” at The Den on Saturday, to ensure there was no repeat of the violence which has marred this fixture in previous seasons
Millwall vs West Ham LIVE: Fiery derby reaction as police look to stop fan chaos
TEN-MAN West Ham have managed to hold Millwall to a draw in this afternoon’s fiery London derby. Caleb Taylor fired the hosts ahead inside the first 20 minutes before Camiel Neghli made it tw…
Millwall receives West Ham for the first time in 14 years – and the police are preparing for the worst. What happened at the last meeting explains the massive security effort.
Violent derby between West Ham and Millwall. Then the police in London will take extra powers. Among other things, they will quadruple the number of police officers for Saturday's match.
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